From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Mon Mar 1 20:32:07 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:32:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Firefox Message-ID: <4CF74249-7272-4FA1-8BE7-9DA010E96094@virgin.net> Can anyone tell me if Firefox works on a PC. I am trying to sell my old PC laptop and want to put something non Microsoft on it to surf the web. That is if I can sort out the stupid passwords etc to get online at all. God I hate PC's. macs forever!!! Martin Martin Fry www.martinfryphotography.com From swimwire at googlemail.com Mon Mar 1 20:54:04 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:54:04 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Firefox In-Reply-To: <4CF74249-7272-4FA1-8BE7-9DA010E96094@virgin.net> References: <4CF74249-7272-4FA1-8BE7-9DA010E96094@virgin.net> Message-ID: <946F1FED-AB98-4C12-8A43-36251D2933A5@googlemail.com> Yes, Firefox works on PC - although personally I find Google Chrome faster. Jack Sent from my iPod On 1 Mar 2010, at 08:32 PM, Martin Fry wrote: > Can anyone tell me if Firefox works on a PC. > > I am trying to sell my old PC laptop and want to put something non > Microsoft on it to surf the web. That is if I can sort out the stupid > passwords etc to get online at all. > > God I hate PC's. macs forever!!! > > Martin > > > Martin Fry > www.martinfryphotography.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From djr.massy at ntlworld.com Tue Mar 2 18:36:59 2010 From: djr.massy at ntlworld.com (DJR Massy) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:36:59 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Memory sticks Message-ID: I had always thought that memory sticks (aka pen drives etc] were cross platform. But recently I found that my daughter could not open one of my memory sticks which had some jpeg photos on it. We both have Photoshop CS (2 & 1 respectively) on our computers, but her computer is a Windows XP machine and mine is a G5 with Mac OS 10.4.11. The memory stick in question had been formatted with Mac OS Extended (journaled). Is that the problem and if so, which format would be best for cross platform use? From swimwire at googlemail.com Tue Mar 2 19:39:49 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:39:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Memory sticks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <77B0A259-97B2-4D52-9B0B-88AC74056117@googlemail.com> That's possibly the problem although I couldn't say for sure. The best format for cross platform with memory sticks is probably FAT32 providing the memory stick isn't larger than 4GB. Try reformatting it as FAT32 and you may have more luck since this is supported by Windows and Mac natively. On 2 Mar 2010, at 18:36, DJR Massy wrote: > I had always thought that memory sticks (aka pen drives etc] were > cross platform. But recently I found that my daughter could not open > one of my memory sticks which had some jpeg photos on it. We both > have Photoshop CS (2 & 1 respectively) on our computers, but her > computer is a Windows XP machine and mine is a G5 with Mac OS > 10.4.11. The memory stick in question had been formatted with Mac OS > Extended (journaled). Is that the problem and if so, which format > would be best for cross platform use? > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Jack Webb-Heller personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com general: swimwire at googlemail.com http://jackwebbheller.com From macman at f2s.com Tue Mar 2 20:03:23 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:03:23 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Memory sticks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: FAT 32 (Mac clever, Windows not!) Robbie On 2 Mar 2010, at 18:36, DJR Massy wrote: I had always thought that memory sticks (aka pen drives etc] were cross platform. But recently I found that my daughter could not open one of my memory sticks which had some jpeg photos on it. We both have Photoshop CS (2 & 1 respectively) on our computers, but her computer is a Windows XP machine and mine is a G5 with Mac OS 10.4.11. The memory stick in question had been formatted with Mac OS Extended (journaled). Is that the problem and if so, which format would be best for cross platform use? _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From ricnev at mac.com Tue Mar 2 20:19:16 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:19:16 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Where have I seen this before? Message-ID: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> Hmmm... If I were Jony I might have a thing or two to say about the design of this: http://tinyurl.com/yjuoyb7 Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From macman at f2s.com Tue Mar 2 20:33:30 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:33:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Where have I seen this before? In-Reply-To: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> References: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> Message-ID: <96E04CB8-67DD-4EB2-B8E3-46F16525E25E@f2s.com> It may look like the real McCoy, but the Atom chip may just limit the performance a tad ..... Robbie On 2 Mar 2010, at 20:19, Richard Nevill wrote: Hmmm... If I were Jony I might have a thing or two to say about the design of this: http://tinyurl.com/yjuoyb7 Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Tue Mar 2 20:44:06 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:44:06 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Where have I seen this before? In-Reply-To: <96E04CB8-67DD-4EB2-B8E3-46F16525E25E@f2s.com> References: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> <96E04CB8-67DD-4EB2-B8E3-46F16525E25E@f2s.com> Message-ID: <43543DDB-F469-447D-8FBC-E558BBEAAD38@btinternet.com> I think it has an inescapable air of naffness It just doesn't quite cut the design mustard Heather On 2 Mar 2010, at 20:33, Robbie Murray wrote: > It may look like the real McCoy, but the Atom chip may just limit the > performance a tad ..... > > Robbie > > > > On 2 Mar 2010, at 20:19, Richard Nevill wrote: > > Hmmm... > > If I were Jony I might have a thing or two to say about the design of > this: > > http://tinyurl.com/yjuoyb7 > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.uk From paul at durrant.co.uk Tue Mar 2 21:15:29 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 21:15:29 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Where have I seen this before? In-Reply-To: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> References: <3E2A353D-CEEA-4229-9DCB-C50C0758B6E0@mac.com> Message-ID: <1D462807-E980-441F-84A9-D67D8B5BCA61@durrant.co.uk> On 2 Mar 2010, at 20:19, Richard Nevill wrote: > Hmmm... > > If I were Jony I might have a thing or two to say about the design > of this: > > http://tinyurl.com/yjuoyb7 It is astonishingly similar in design - but the power supply is external (ugh!). I must admit, I'm surprised - I would expect that they'll be hearing from Apple about it. It's just too close, IMO. regards, Paul From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 3 12:04:46 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:04:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 Message-ID: Mac Heist have put together another bundle of apps for $19.95, with 25% going to a charity of your choice. The stand-out app in this bundle is RapidWeaver, a web site authoring application which, I'm told, is similar to iWeb, in that it's template based. But perhaps more powerful/flexible? But RapidWeaver won't be 'unlocked' until a certain number of bundles - I'm guessing 100,000 - have been sold. There's one other locked application, a game, "Tales of Monkey Island", which will be 'unlocked' when the number sold reaches 50,000. 6,100 have sold so far in the first few hours. 7 days left. MacHeist bundles have always reached their targets in the past, but, of course, there's no guarantee that they will this time. Once target sales numbers are reached, unlocked apps become available to everyone who's bought a bundle. http://www.macheist.com/ is the site if you want to take a look yourself. regards, Paul From macman at f2s.com Wed Mar 3 14:32:36 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 14:32:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2F7AC2E8-1EDD-45BF-9049-287217998B5E@f2s.com> I'm no expert, but as I understand it, RapidWeaver is compatible with Dreamweaver. so can be upgraded / converted, whereas iWeb is has a unique structure which prevents any migration to any other programme. Generally, iWeb is deemed fine for personal/family sites, but RapidWeaver is more suitable for anything more commercial. Robbie On 3 Mar 2010, at 12:04, Paul Durrant wrote: The stand-out app in this bundle is RapidWeaver, a web site authoring application which, I'm told, is similar to iWeb, in that it's template based. But perhaps more powerful/flexible? From brian at clearlight.uk.net Wed Mar 3 19:12:49 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:12:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: I got RW in the last bundle - I never used it as I prefer Freeway. I have some interest in Macjournal and maybe Ripit if it manages those that DVD remaster cant handle. But none of the others. I don't know whether there's a legal way to share these things as they all get registered to one's name. (?) regards Brian > From: Paul Durrant > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:04:46 +0000 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 > > Mac Heist have put together another bundle of apps for $19.95, with > 25% going to a charity of your choice. > > The stand-out app in this bundle is RapidWeaver, a web site authoring > application which, I'm told, is similar to iWeb, in that it's template > based. But perhaps more powerful/flexible? > > But RapidWeaver won't be 'unlocked' until a certain number of bundles > - I'm guessing 100,000 - have been sold. > > There's one other locked application, a game, "Tales of Monkey > Island", which will be 'unlocked' when the number sold reaches 50,000. > > 6,100 have sold so far in the first few hours. 7 days left. MacHeist > bundles have always reached their targets in the past, but, of course, > there's no guarantee that they will this time. > > Once target sales numbers are reached, unlocked apps become available > to everyone who's bought a bundle. > > http://www.macheist.com/ > > is the site if you want to take a look yourself. > > regards, > > Paul > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From penguinsplj at me.com Wed Mar 3 19:15:45 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:15:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Email problem -Mail/Virgin Message-ID: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> This is on behalf of Michael who is having a slight annoyance with his email at the moment. It started a few days ago when he opened up Mail and got a warning window saying that: "Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.virgin.net". The certificate for this server was signed by an unknown certifying authority. You might be connecting to a server that is pretending to be "pop.virgin.net" which could put your confidential information at risk. Would you like to connect to the server anyway?" It then gives a choice of "Show Certificate", "Cancel" and "Connect". Being a bit of a devil I told him to hit Connect and Mail started working properly. We tested it by me sending him an email and he replied to it, he also received the latest emails from NMUG. Trouble is every time he opens up Mail the warning comes up again and to proceed he has to hit "Connect" again. Any thoughts? if you wish to see a picture of the actual warning go here: Paul C From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 3 19:35:34 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:35:34 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Email problem -Mail/Virgin In-Reply-To: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> References: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> Message-ID: <4E2EEB24-0AB0-480A-B08D-967BF2DDD1C8@durrant.co.uk> I think that if you "Show Certificate" there's an option to approve the certificate so you don't get the message again. Always assuming that the certificate looks genuine! regards, Paul On 3 Mar 2010, at 19:15, Paul Chapman wrote: > This is on behalf of Michael who is having a slight annoyance with his > email at the moment. > > It started a few days ago when he opened up Mail and got a warning > window saying that: > > "Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.virgin.net". > The certificate for this server was signed by an unknown certifying > authority. You might be connecting to a server that is pretending to > be > "pop.virgin.net" which could put your confidential information at > risk. Would > you like to connect to the server anyway?" > > It then gives a choice of "Show Certificate", "Cancel" and "Connect". > > Being a bit of a devil I told him to hit Connect and Mail started > working properly. We tested it by me sending him an email and he > replied to it, he also received the latest emails from NMUG. Trouble > is every time he opens up Mail the warning comes up again and to > proceed he has to hit "Connect" again. > > Any thoughts? > > if you wish to see a picture of the actual warning go here: > > > > Paul C > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From swimwire at googlemail.com Wed Mar 3 20:02:05 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:02:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <03F083AE-30C9-47C9-A42A-028356E77ABE@googlemail.com> Just bought the nanoBundle 2, awesome stuff. Particularly loving Flow and RipIt. Oh, and... Sharing them would technically be software piracy - no legal way. And anyway, the deal's worth it though, isn't it? On 3 Mar 2010, at 19:12, Brian Steere wrote: > I got RW in the last bundle - I never used it as I prefer Freeway. > I have some interest in Macjournal and maybe Ripit if it manages those that > DVD remaster cant handle. But none of the others. > I don't know whether there's a legal way to share these things as they all > get registered to one's name. (?) > regards > Brian > >> From: Paul Durrant >> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:04:46 +0000 >> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 >> >> Mac Heist have put together another bundle of apps for $19.95, with >> 25% going to a charity of your choice. >> >> The stand-out app in this bundle is RapidWeaver, a web site authoring >> application which, I'm told, is similar to iWeb, in that it's template >> based. But perhaps more powerful/flexible? >> >> But RapidWeaver won't be 'unlocked' until a certain number of bundles >> - I'm guessing 100,000 - have been sold. >> >> There's one other locked application, a game, "Tales of Monkey >> Island", which will be 'unlocked' when the number sold reaches 50,000. >> >> 6,100 have sold so far in the first few hours. 7 days left. MacHeist >> bundles have always reached their targets in the past, but, of course, >> there's no guarantee that they will this time. >> >> Once target sales numbers are reached, unlocked apps become available >> to everyone who's bought a bundle. >> >> http://www.macheist.com/ >> >> is the site if you want to take a look yourself. >> >> regards, >> >> Paul >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Jack Webb-Heller personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com general: swimwire at googlemail.com http://jackwebbheller.com From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 3 21:09:37 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:09:37 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: <03F083AE-30C9-47C9-A42A-028356E77ABE@googlemail.com> References: <03F083AE-30C9-47C9-A42A-028356E77ABE@googlemail.com> Message-ID: <487EF34F-9FAD-4D96-B211-B6D8C3E55E8A@mac.com> Not quite right - during the buying sequence you are given the opportunity to 'gift' up to two of the applications - you enter the name and email address of the person you want to be able to register the serials. Looks like MacHeist have recognised that many of us might already have some of the applications. Allowing us to gift them is a good way to convince us that we can still get good value from the bundle. They're getting quite good at this, aren't they?! On 3 Mar 2010, at 20:02, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > Sharing them would technically be software piracy - no legal way. And anyway, the deal's worth it though, isn't it? Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From macman at f2s.com Wed Mar 3 21:09:08 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:09:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Email problem -Mail/Virgin In-Reply-To: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> References: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> Message-ID: <918E58E6-10F9-457B-A40A-5DCF35705D94@f2s.com> Happens to me quite a lot with sites which I know to be absolutely rock solid and gilt edged - sometimes because they (legitimately) use the same certificate across a range of servers / addresses / URLs. It also happened with, of all people, our card transaction acquirer when the certificate was renewed. I was advised to clear my cache, and this did solve the problem. Robbie On 3 Mar 2010, at 19:15, Paul Chapman wrote: This is on behalf of Michael who is having a slight annoyance with his email at the moment. It started a few days ago when he opened up Mail and got a warning window saying that: "Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.virgin.net". The certificate for this server was signed by an unknown certifying authority. You might be connecting to a server that is pretending to be "pop.virgin.net" which could put your confidential information at risk. Would you like to connect to the server anyway?" It then gives a choice of "Show Certificate", "Cancel" and "Connect". Being a bit of a devil I told him to hit Connect and Mail started working properly. We tested it by me sending him an email and he replied to it, he also received the latest emails from NMUG. Trouble is every time he opens up Mail the warning comes up again and to proceed he has to hit "Connect" again. Any thoughts? if you wish to see a picture of the actual warning go here: Paul C _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From swimwire at googlemail.com Wed Mar 3 21:24:14 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:24:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: <487EF34F-9FAD-4D96-B211-B6D8C3E55E8A@mac.com> References: <03F083AE-30C9-47C9-A42A-028356E77ABE@googlemail.com> <487EF34F-9FAD-4D96-B211-B6D8C3E55E8A@mac.com> Message-ID: Ooh, that's nice - didn't realise you could do that. I'm benefiting from all the apps, but that's a pretty cool idea on their behalf. Jack On 3 Mar 2010, at 21:09, Richard Nevill wrote: > Not quite right - during the buying sequence you are given the opportunity to 'gift' up to two of the applications - you enter the name and email address of the person you want to be able to register the serials. > > Looks like MacHeist have recognised that many of us might already have some of the applications. Allowing us to gift them is a good way to convince us that we can still get good value from the bundle. They're getting quite good at this, aren't they?! > > > On 3 Mar 2010, at 20:02, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > >> Sharing them would technically be software piracy - no legal way. And anyway, the deal's worth it though, isn't it? > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Jack Webb-Heller personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com general: swimwire at googlemail.com http://jackwebbheller.com From valeriehardman at btinternet.com Wed Mar 3 22:02:40 2010 From: valeriehardman at btinternet.com (VALERIE HARDMAN) Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:02:40 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 3 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <788518.97111.qm@web86507.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Thanks for this info Paul. I presume that if I want one of these on desktop and laptop then I have to buy the bundle twice. Is this correct? Valerie +0000 > From: Paul Durrant > Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; > delsp=yes > > Mac Heist have put together another bundle of apps for > $19.95, with? > 25% going to a charity of your choice. > From brian at clearlight.uk.net Wed Mar 3 22:46:36 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:46:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 3 In-Reply-To: <788518.97111.qm@web86507.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: The exact license terms may allow the use on both but not at the same time. Not all apps check that another same license is running on the same network but some do. AS you are very rarely likely to want to bilocate I would suggest that you may be within the software terms to use on both. But if you want to be sure - ask the companies concerned. (I know Freeway License allows use on Desktop and portable Mac but not at once so I am surmising that such terms are not unusual. hope this helps regards Brian > From: VALERIE HARDMAN > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:02:40 +0000 (GMT) > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 3 > > Thanks for this info Paul. > I presume that if I want one of these on desktop and laptop then I have to buy > the bundle twice. Is this correct? > Valerie > > > +0000 >> From: Paul Durrant >> Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 >> To: Norwich Mac User Group list >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; >> delsp=yes >> >> Mac Heist have put together another bundle of apps for >> $19.95, with? >> 25% going to a charity of your choice. >> > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Wed Mar 3 22:51:08 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:51:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 In-Reply-To: <487EF34F-9FAD-4D96-B211-B6D8C3E55E8A@mac.com> Message-ID: If anyone doesn't want MacJournal and Ripit, and is willing to gift them to me then I'll put 10 dollars into their paypal account or a ?5 in the post and some stamps - or whatever? (IE: The one who buys it gets all the other apps for the remaining 10 dollars) Any takers Best to contact me first so I don't get multiple gifts and have to buy them all! all the best Brian > From: Richard Nevill > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:09:37 +0000 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: Re: [NMUG] MacHeist nanoBundle 2 > > Not quite right - during the buying sequence you are given the opportunity to > 'gift' up to two of the applications - you enter the name and email address of > the person you want to be able to register the serials. > > Looks like MacHeist have recognised that many of us might already have some of > the applications. Allowing us to gift them is a good way to convince us that > we can still get good value from the bundle. They're getting quite good at > this, aren't they?! > > > On 3 Mar 2010, at 20:02, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > >> Sharing them would technically be software piracy - no legal way. And anyway, >> the deal's worth it though, isn't it? > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From nathan.crosby at virgin.net Thu Mar 4 09:56:22 2010 From: nathan.crosby at virgin.net (Nathan Crosby) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 09:56:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Email problem -Mail/Virgin In-Reply-To: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> References: <13E4B6E7-4165-4862-A9A4-618C5B7B30F5@me.com> Message-ID: <22F5DEE4-A02A-4B5C-8ECE-CF4F7721D625@virgin.net> I am getting this too. Like you I just press connect. It has happened before from time to time. I don't think it's anything sinister. But then you never know Nathan On 3 Mar 2010, at 19:15, Paul Chapman wrote: > This is on behalf of Michael who is having a slight annoyance with his > email at the moment. > > It started a few days ago when he opened up Mail and got a warning > window saying that: > > "Mail can't verify the identity of "pop.virgin.net". > The certificate for this server was signed by an unknown certifying > authority. You might be connecting to a server that is pretending to be > "pop.virgin.net" which could put your confidential information at > risk. Would > you like to connect to the server anyway?" > > It then gives a choice of "Show Certificate", "Cancel" and "Connect". > > Being a bit of a devil I told him to hit Connect and Mail started > working properly. We tested it by me sending him an email and he > replied to it, he also received the latest emails from NMUG. Trouble > is every time he opens up Mail the warning comes up again and to > proceed he has to hit "Connect" again. > > Any thoughts? > > if you wish to see a picture of the actual warning go here: > > > > Paul C > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From karl.hortt at btinternet.com Thu Mar 4 13:18:14 2010 From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com (Karl hortt) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:18:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Fwd: For Sale References: Message-ID: <5D21ED94-A5EC-4599-928B-D261C37FC9C9@btinternet.com> > > > Hi All, > > > I have for sale an Apple 23inch Cinema screen Model Number M9178B/A > no scratches or marks, no dead pixels, no pink caste > > ?275 cash > > check the completed items prices on Ebay !! > > regards > > Karl From karl.hortt at btinternet.com Thu Mar 4 20:26:48 2010 From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com (Karl hortt) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:26:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Fwd: For Sale MacBook Air References: Message-ID: <9B3AE186-7F98-46BF-8AD5-A794616F35C3@btinternet.com> > > > Hi Again, > > I also have for sale a Macbook Air > > 1.8 cpu, 2 gig memory, 60 gig hard drive > > In "As New" condition > > Boxed, no disks > > I have just put a clean install of Snow Leopard on the machine > > any one interested ? > > ?475 ovno cash > > > regards > > Karl From steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk Thu Mar 4 21:18:28 2010 From: steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk (Steven Jefferson) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:18:28 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Fwd: For Sale In-Reply-To: <5D21ED94-A5EC-4599-928B-D261C37FC9C9@btinternet.com> References: <5D21ED94-A5EC-4599-928B-D261C37FC9C9@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <55EE66AE-B7F0-4CF2-A849-3C14C421F986@zen.co.uk> Karl, Did you receive my e-mail? Steven Jefferson steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk On 4 Mar 2010, at 13:18, Karl hortt wrote: > >> >> >> Hi All, >> >> >> I have for sale an Apple 23inch Cinema screen Model Number M9178B/A >> no scratches or marks, no dead pixels, no pink caste >> >> ?275 cash >> >> check the completed items prices on Ebay !! >> >> regards >> >> Karl > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From djr.massy at ntlworld.com Thu Mar 4 23:49:57 2010 From: djr.massy at ntlworld.com (DJR Massy) Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 23:49:57 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Memory sticks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <31586D46-F487-4619-AE99-7305CE8EF065@ntlworld.com> Many thanks for the advice. FAT 32 isn't an option in Disk Utility, so I formatted in MS-DOS File System. The resulting memory stick could be written to and read on my Mac and a neighbour, who has Windows XP, checked it out and could read it perfectly. So that seems to be the answer. Jim. ===================================== On 3 Mar 2010, at 12:00, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:39:49 +0000 > From: Jack Webb-Heller > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Memory sticks > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: <77B0A259-97B2-4D52-9B0B-88AC74056117 at googlemail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > That's possibly the problem although I couldn't say for sure. The > best format for cross platform with memory sticks is probably FAT32 > providing the memory stick isn't larger than 4GB. Try reformatting > it as FAT32 and you may have more luck since this is supported by > Windows and Mac natively. > > > On 2 Mar 2010, at 18:36, DJR Massy wrote: > >> I had always thought that memory sticks (aka pen drives etc] were >> cross platform. But recently I found that my daughter could not open >> one of my memory sticks which had some jpeg photos on it. We both >> have Photoshop CS (2 & 1 respectively) on our computers, but her >> computer is a Windows XP machine and mine is a G5 with Mac OS >> 10.4.11. The memory stick in question had been formatted with Mac OS >> Extended (journaled). Is that the problem and if so, which format >> would be best for cross platform use? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > > Jack Webb-Heller > personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com > general: swimwire at googlemail.com > http://jackwebbheller.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:03:23 +0000 > From: Robbie Murray > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Memory sticks > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > FAT 32 (Mac clever, Windows not!) > > Robbie From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Fri Mar 5 18:10:14 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:10:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Changed Broadband number/Internet Connect Message-ID: <5C24B5E4-D97C-44C6-A1AD-82720543E02E@themagic.me.uk> I recently changed my Broadband to use a different (existing) number?I will not bore you with all the problems including no BB for some days and a settling in period now which makes the browser, Chrome, often slow, but Mail on the iMac is all right, except, when I startup, and sometimes when I open Mail or Chrome, a notice panel appears headed Internet Connect. It has no effect (except to annoy me!) as even if I do not click OK the appropriate Comms. appn still works. There os also a message, either "Could not find a PPPoE server" or "PPPoE not connected?" In Network Prefs. and Internet Connect only Airport has a green dot and there is no selection whatever for PPPoE. I have locked the prefs. There's a statement that Airport is connected to the Netgear router and also stated I was connected to the Internet. All items as they should be, I believe. Are there other prefs I have not seen? Thanks for any good advice! Anthony From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Fri Mar 5 18:15:07 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:15:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible Message-ID: <51C4C111-FE8B-4CB9-9751-71FA88D7E2BF@themagic.me.uk> At the good meeting last week I was told ot amend the Prefs. in Finder so that the invisible file would become invisible. However I cannot find where to do this. Would someone tell me, please. I now do not have iPhoto opening when I connect the iTouch, thanks for the helpers there. Anthony From macman at f2s.com Fri Mar 5 18:48:22 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:48:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Changed Broadband number/Internet Connect In-Reply-To: <5C24B5E4-D97C-44C6-A1AD-82720543E02E@themagic.me.uk> References: <5C24B5E4-D97C-44C6-A1AD-82720543E02E@themagic.me.uk> Message-ID: The Internet Connect program in Mac OS X allows the user to activate dial-up connections to the Internet via an ISP or VPN. It also provides a simple way to connect to an AirPort Network. Up to the latest version of Mac OS X 10.4, the Internet Connect application provides more general tools than the more detailed Network pane in System Preferences, which allows the user to configure and control systemwide network settings. However, as of Mac OS X 10.5, Internet Connect's functions have been incorporated into the Network pane of System Preferences, and the application is no longer included. Use of Internet Connect is generally not necessary if the Macintosh is connected to the internet through an Ethernet device to DSL or cable internet service, except to manage connections to any subordinate bluetooth equipment. So, what version of the OS are you using? Robbie On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:10, Anthony Brahams wrote: I recently changed my Broadband to use a different (existing) number?I will not bore you with all the problems including no BB for some days and a settling in period now which makes the browser, Chrome, often slow, but Mail on the iMac is all right, except, when I startup, and sometimes when I open Mail or Chrome, a notice panel appears headed Internet Connect. It has no effect (except to annoy me!) as even if I do not click OK the appropriate Comms. appn still works. There os also a message, either "Could not find a PPPoE server" or "PPPoE not connected?" In Network Prefs. and Internet Connect only Airport has a green dot and there is no selection whatever for PPPoE. I have locked the prefs. There's a statement that Airport is connected to the Netgear router and also stated I was connected to the Internet. All items as they should be, I believe. Are there other prefs I have not seen? Thanks for any good advice! Anthony _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Fri Mar 5 18:58:13 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 18:58:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Changed Broadband number/Internet Connect In-Reply-To: References: <5C24B5E4-D97C-44C6-A1AD-82720543E02E@themagic.me.uk> Message-ID: <2F13E239-5A06-43D7-A9C5-3FDE8C6EB31B@themagic.me.uk> Thanks, Robbie. I have OS 10.5.8. Does this mean I can trash Int.Con.? Anthony On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:48, Robbie Murray wrote: > The Internet Connect program in Mac OS X allows the user to activate > dial-up connections to the Internet via an ISP or VPN. It also > provides a simple way to connect to an AirPort Network. Up to the > latest version of Mac OS X 10.4, the Internet Connect application > provides more general tools than the more detailed Network pane in > System Preferences, which allows the user to configure and control > systemwide network settings. However, as of Mac OS X 10.5, Internet > Connect's functions have been incorporated into the Network pane of > System Preferences, and the application is no longer included. > Use of Internet Connect is generally not necessary if the Macintosh is > connected to the internet through an Ethernet device to DSL or cable > internet service, except to manage connections to any subordinate > bluetooth equipment. > > So, what version of the OS are you using? > > > Robbie > > > > > On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:10, Anthony Brahams wrote: > > I recently changed my Broadband to use a different (existing) number?I > will not bore you with all the problems including no BB for some days > and a settling in period now which makes the browser, Chrome, often > slow, but Mail on the iMac is all right, except, when I startup, and > sometimes when I open Mail or Chrome, a notice panel appears headed > Internet Connect. It has no effect (except to annoy me!) as even if I > do not click OK the appropriate Comms. appn still works. There os also > a message, either "Could not find a PPPoE server" or "PPPoE not > connected?" > > In Network Prefs. and Internet Connect only Airport has a green dot > and there is no selection whatever for PPPoE. I have locked the prefs. > There's a statement that Airport is connected to the Netgear router > and also stated I was connected to the Internet. All items as they > should be, I believe. > > Are there other prefs I have not seen? > > Thanks for any good advice! > > Anthony > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From paul at durrant.co.uk Fri Mar 5 19:29:52 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:29:52 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible In-Reply-To: <51C4C111-FE8B-4CB9-9751-71FA88D7E2BF@themagic.me.uk> References: <51C4C111-FE8B-4CB9-9751-71FA88D7E2BF@themagic.me.uk> Message-ID: Gaving down a brief internet search on this, I find that although it is a Finder preference, there isn't a built-in way to set it through the normal user interface. It requires direct editing of the Finder's preferences file. I suspect that you used some third-party preferences to to turn invisible files on. Here's just one, of many, web sites with a method to change this preference: http://macosx.com/forums/howto-faqs/45123-howto-simply-turn-finders-showing-hidden-files-off.html regards, Paul On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:15, Anthony Brahams wrote: > At the good meeting last week I was told ot amend the Prefs. in Finder > so that the invisible file would become invisible. However I cannot > find where to do this. Would someone tell me, please. From valeriehardman at btinternet.com Fri Mar 5 19:45:41 2010 From: valeriehardman at btinternet.com (VALERIE HARDMAN) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:45:41 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 4 Message-ID: <990703.11064.qm@web86502.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Thanks Brian, I asked the Macjournal company. as you suggested, and this is the reply, Hello Val, Thanks for your note. We have a liberal licensing policy (compared to other companies) whereas with all of our products, you have the right to use 1 serial on up to 2 Macs (usually a desktop and a laptop). The only catch is that you need to be the only one using the product. Thank you for your interest in our products! Kind regards, Mary > From: Brian Steere > Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 3 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain;??? > charset="ISO-8859-1" > > The exact license terms may allow the use on both but not > at the same time. > Not all apps check that another same license is running on > the same network > but some do. > AS you are very rarely likely to want to bilocate I would > suggest that you > may be within the software terms to use on both. But if you > want to be sure > - ask the companies concerned. > (I know Freeway License allows use on Desktop and portable > Mac but not at > once so I am surmising that such terms are not unusual. > > hope this helps > > regards > Brian > > From macman at f2s.com Fri Mar 5 19:49:21 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:49:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Changed Broadband number/Internet Connect In-Reply-To: <2F13E239-5A06-43D7-A9C5-3FDE8C6EB31B@themagic.me.uk> References: <5C24B5E4-D97C-44C6-A1AD-82720543E02E@themagic.me.uk> <2F13E239-5A06-43D7-A9C5-3FDE8C6EB31B@themagic.me.uk> Message-ID: <4561B3EB-DDB8-4ABA-AE4F-354A9F864F01@f2s.com> Seems a reasonable move to me, but maybe just park it on the desktop and see if it's removal causes any problem before burning your boats! Robbie On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:58, Anthony Brahams wrote: Thanks, Robbie. I have OS 10.5.8. Does this mean I can trash Int.Con.? Anthony From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 5 19:51:45 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:51:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible In-Reply-To: References: <51C4C111-FE8B-4CB9-9751-71FA88D7E2BF@themagic.me.uk> Message-ID: <7436C883-7FB2-4215-932A-05E9E14D8680@mac.com> TinkerTool is a very easy suite of tools to unlock many of the hidden delights of OS X.x : http://www.bresink.com/osx/TinkerTool.html It gives a one tick option to make invisible files visible. Having said that, if you actually do want to arrange things 'so that the invisible files would become invisible' then I really think you might need to seek out a magician ;-) But do you really want to see hidden files, or is it just the filename extensions you want to view ( somefile.xxx)? These can be made visible for all files thusly: Choose Finder > Preferences and click Advanced. Select ?Show all filename extensions.? Richard. On 5 Mar 2010, at 19:29, Paul Durrant wrote: > Gaving down a brief internet search on this, I find that although it > is a Finder preference, there isn't a built-in way to set it through > the normal user interface. It requires direct editing of the Finder's > preferences file. > > I suspect that you used some third-party preferences to to turn > invisible files on. Here's just one, of many, web sites with a method > to change this preference: > > http://macosx.com/forums/howto-faqs/45123-howto-simply-turn-finders-showing-hidden-files-off.html > > regards, > > Paul > > > On 5 Mar 2010, at 18:15, Anthony Brahams wrote: > >> At the good meeting last week I was told ot amend the Prefs. in Finder >> so that the invisible file would become invisible. However I cannot >> find where to do this. Would someone tell me, please. > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From brian at clearlight.uk.net Fri Mar 5 20:37:09 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:37:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible In-Reply-To: <7436C883-7FB2-4215-932A-05E9E14D8680@mac.com> Message-ID: This reminds me of using Google to translate a website that had more than one language on the page. I used 'detect language' to English and got the response: "Sorry, English to English translation is not supported" regards Brian > From: Richard Nevill > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:51:45 +0000 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible > > Having said that, if you actually do want to arrange things 'so that the > invisible files would become invisible' then I really think you might need to > seek out a magician ;-) From yahooist at anyisle.com Sat Mar 6 00:40:29 2010 From: yahooist at anyisle.com (Neil S.) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 00:40:29 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Apple iNumbers Message-ID: <99AF3DB7-961E-4CE6-89A7-0016412F0083@anyisle.com> Hi Guys, I am in a quandary. A lovely word that suggests I know of choices. I don't, I have hit a wall. I need your help on Apple iWorks Numbers and referencing cells/ columns/rows in formulas, I think. Is that NMUG stuff? My problem. in its simplest form, is that I have a table of entrants' performance over time, let's say 3 entrants over 3 events (1,2 & 3), and I wish to dynamically create another table where I can type in a 1, 2 or 3 to see an ordered table of entrants and scores. Referencing formula explanations are doing my head in!!!! Please see my Apple iWorks submission at https://www.iwork.com/r/?d=HELP.numbers&a=p94183982 Reason being, I have run a Fantasy Formula One League for 10 years and I am now transferring it from Excel to Apple iWorks Numbers. It is complex but I am striving to do more at every turn. Anyone interested in F1 can view what we do at http://anyisle.blogspot.com and join in if they wish. Best Regards... Neil Stevens -- Neil Stevens Sent from my ? iMac G5 From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Sat Mar 6 13:45:56 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 13:45:56 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iPrint for iPhone/iPodTouch Message-ID: <2855C11F-E90F-4321-AA3E-D49E525D8565@virgin.net> Hello, Just downloaded a free App which enables wireless printing of photos from the above dvices. Works for HP and I think Epsom. Ken Arrnoldi From email at johnstephens.me.uk Sat Mar 6 14:46:21 2010 From: email at johnstephens.me.uk (John Stephens) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 14:46:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Sending texts to a group of contacts on iPhone Message-ID: <14A6A55B-2786-4D1E-BE50-0BB00FD2A077@johnstephens.me.uk> Hi Is there a way to send a text to multiple recipients using a group in the address book using the iPhone 3GS? I've noticed that you can't arrange groups on the iPhone itself, but I am syncing everything using MobileMe. I can see my groups in the address book on the iPhone, but can't seem to send a text to that group. (I've just checked, I can't seem to email to a group from the address book on the iPhone either - although this is not much of a problem as I have mailing lists for those) JS -- John Stephens Organist & Conductor www.jsmusicservices.com From munkt0n at gmail.com Sat Mar 6 16:26:58 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 16:26:58 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Aperture 3! In-Reply-To: <90F23E38-2BE3-4E11-AD5F-341E4C1FE831@zen.co.uk> References: <90F23E38-2BE3-4E11-AD5F-341E4C1FE831@zen.co.uk> Message-ID: late to the party here, but yes, I made the mistake of upgrading. It took forever to convert my v2 library, and now I can't export some photos. The 3.0.1 update hasn't helped either. Luckily I kept a copy of my old v2 library and a copy of Aperture 2, I've gone back to that for now. On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Steven Jefferson wrote: > Has anyone bought or upgraded to A3? > > I have and its been two weeks of pain. This with a Mac Pro with 12GB of RAM and numerous drives. Be warned to get the best out of this you need to be seriously prepared. > > IE the Aperture 2 library needs to be thoroughly prepared for conversion by doing maintenance via CMD-OPT when starting aperture and verifying/repairing the library. Beware that any heavily edited images have the potential to bring conversion down. The Apple Forum is full of woe so if you do plan on upgrading you know what steps to take. > > Too much to go into here but....... > > Steven Jefferson > steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From andrew at acetuk.com Sat Mar 6 17:39:32 2010 From: andrew at acetuk.com (Andrew Forde) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 17:39:32 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Apple iNumbers Message-ID: Neil. If you are happy to send me a copy of your Excel file and your Numbers file I will happily see if I can help. af dot acetuk at googlemail dot com I can't seem to access the link you have put to .iwork - it requests me to log in. Alternatively have you considered trying Open Office for this? I find their spreadsheet is much more Excel-like on the Mac than Numbers (macros etc). Andrew From steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk Sat Mar 6 21:24:09 2010 From: steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk (Steven Jefferson) Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:24:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Aperture 3! In-Reply-To: References: <90F23E38-2BE3-4E11-AD5F-341E4C1FE831@zen.co.uk> Message-ID: Read this http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2343039&start=0&tstart=0 Its the best thread about Aperture problems and how to resolve them. I've been there and its taken me two weeks to sort out. Disk Fragmentation appears to be the issue and is probably your problem. Converting a library is not the way to go. I exported my projects from the Ap2 library and imported them to a new Ap3 library then copied it to a clean hard drive. Fragmentation sorted. Added Ap3, 2TB drive and eSATA PCIexpress card. Sorted. Aperture works fine on Mac Pro 2.26 GHz dual core. e-mail me if you need help. Steven Jefferson steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk On 6 Mar 2010, at 16:26, Scott Matthews wrote: > late to the party here, but yes, I made the mistake of upgrading. > It took forever to convert my v2 library, and now I can't export some photos. > The 3.0.1 update hasn't helped either. Luckily I kept a copy of my old > v2 library and a copy of Aperture 2, I've gone back to that for now. > > On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Steven Jefferson > wrote: >> Has anyone bought or upgraded to A3? >> >> I have and its been two weeks of pain. This with a Mac Pro with 12GB of RAM and numerous drives. Be warned to get the best out of this you need to be seriously prepared. >> >> IE the Aperture 2 library needs to be thoroughly prepared for conversion by doing maintenance via CMD-OPT when starting aperture and verifying/repairing the library. Beware that any heavily edited images have the potential to bring conversion down. The Apple Forum is full of woe so if you do plan on upgrading you know what steps to take. >> >> Too much to go into here but....... >> >> Steven Jefferson >> steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> > > > > -- > :wq > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From alanbarber at mac.com Sun Mar 7 09:08:11 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:08:11 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ipod touch Message-ID: Hi Just back from a week in Malaga Spain as as Ruth said at the last meeting I also could not connect to the internet with the message "invalid argument" coming up. I could connect via wi fi (pronounced whiffy ) but something was stopping the actual downloading from my isp or whatever. Get home and all is working fine. I have googled invalid argument but do not understand the possible solutions. Is it like a mobile phone where you have to get permission to use abroad. Mind you I have not had this problem before. Just wondered if anyone had had a similar problem - if not will pop in Apple store. Regards Alan From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Sun Mar 7 10:44:24 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:44:24 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] MACHEIST BUNDLE Message-ID: <639F2D45-E6F4-479E-BF89-9879046A909A@btinternet.com> Hi Nmuggers Is anyone having a problem launching the Monkey Island Demo? It keeps quitting on launch for me I am running OS 10.5.8 Heather From ed at mendelsohn.me.uk Sun Mar 7 10:48:21 2010 From: ed at mendelsohn.me.uk (Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:48:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability Message-ID: Hi, Can anyone please assist me with my difficulty? Briefly, I have been downloading and editing video footage taken on my Sony Handycam HDR-SR10E without difficulty. However whilst in Cape Town in Jan/Feb this year this camcorder developed a fault and as it was not possible to get it repaired in the short time we were there and I purchased a reasonably priced replacement to use on safari in Kenya. The replacement - a Sony HDR-SR10E which has about 3 hours of video stored on the memory card. I have not been able to download the footage as the camcorder is not recognised by iMovie when connected using the USB cable. Although I have tried various different suggestions nothing seems to work including trying to download to the original version of iMovie - (iMovie 06). Has anyone an idea how I might get iMovie to recognise the camcorder and download the video footage? Thanks, Ed From allanmacam at me.com Sun Mar 7 11:29:40 2010 From: allanmacam at me.com (Allan) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:29:40 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2B03AEE2-DAB8-4AA5-927D-EFAC9B34B68D@me.com> On 7 Mar 2010, at 10:48, Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn wrote: > > Has anyone an idea how I might get iMovie to recognise the camcorder and download the video footage? I don't use this camera but did you set your HDr-SR10E to Burn to disk before you start iMovie? If not, this may be the reason iMovie will not recognise the camera. Allan Johns. From macman at f2s.com Sun Mar 7 11:34:17 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:34:17 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I had a similar frustration with a Sony Mini-DV camcorder which uses a Firewire interface. In iMovie 08 it would recognise the camera, rewind the tape and appear to go through the motions, but no data would transfer. In iMovie06 it simply reported 'No camera attached' After much frustration, endless searching on the web, and investing in a gold plated transfer cable, all to no avail, I tried disconnecting all other peripherals attached to my computer with the exception of the keyboard, and it worked first time. Robbie and No matter what I did, I could not get it to see the camera in Imovie 0 On 7 Mar 2010, at 10:48, Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn wrote: Hi, Can anyone please assist me with my difficulty? Briefly, I have been downloading and editing video footage taken on my Sony Handycam HDR-SR10E without difficulty. However whilst in Cape Town in Jan/Feb this year this camcorder developed a fault and as it was not possible to get it repaired in the short time we were there and I purchased a reasonably priced replacement to use on safari in Kenya. The replacement - a Sony HDR-SR10E which has about 3 hours of video stored on the memory card. I have not been able to download the footage as the camcorder is not recognised by iMovie when connected using the USB cable. Although I have tried various different suggestions nothing seems to work including trying to download to the original version of iMovie - (iMovie 06). Has anyone an idea how I might get iMovie to recognise the camcorder and download the video footage? Thanks, Ed _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From ricnev at mac.com Sun Mar 7 11:41:51 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:41:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Have you tried a different USB cable? Also, you might need to ensure the USB cable is directly connected i.e. not connected using a hub (some say that a USB socket on a keyboard constitutes a hub). On 7 Mar 2010, at 10:48, Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn wrote: > the camcorder is not recognised by iMovie when connected using the USB cable Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From ricnev at mac.com Sun Mar 7 12:01:43 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:01:43 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1090B318-3B4A-4CF1-937E-99F19F526B85@mac.com> I don't think iMovie 06 was able to handle the AVCHD files your camcorder generates. On 7 Mar 2010, at 10:48, Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn wrote: > tried various different suggestions nothing seems to work including trying to download to the original version of iMovie - (iMovie 06). Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 7 13:40:14 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:40:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back Message-ID: Hi folks. Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have finally caved and seen what I was missing. Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for retro Macs and pick up where left off. I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least some of you. Simon _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From rchrdstwrt43 at googlemail.com Sun Mar 7 14:17:33 2010 From: rchrdstwrt43 at googlemail.com (Richard Stewart) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:17:33 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Well I may not be the first to say so, but, welcome back. There's a seat for you at our table. Richard On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have > finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for > retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least > some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From sc at davidviner.com Sun Mar 7 14:38:38 2010 From: sc at davidviner.com (David Viner) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:38:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B93BA6E.6020509@davidviner.com> Ok, so who was running the "book" on this? Did anyone bet on Simon NOT coming back? :) Welcome back, Simon! David (who, it must be said, uses Mac, Windows and Linux) Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From email.news at mac.com Sun Mar 7 14:44:49 2010 From: email.news at mac.com (Andrew B) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:44:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Good to see you back. I look forward to more retro Mac chat :-) On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have > finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for > retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least > some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From wjhurst44 at hotmail.com Sun Mar 7 14:50:54 2010 From: wjhurst44 at hotmail.com (Jeff Hurst) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 08:50:54 -0600 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Welcome back Simon, although I am more of a US lurker rather than participant on this list. I wish you could recapture all the information that was on your former website. Let me know if you need any help with the ibook. If I could skip the shipping charge, I would send you another pismo. Best Wishes, Jeff > From: simonroyal at live.co.uk > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 13:40:14 +0000 > Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back > > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ricnev at mac.com Sun Mar 7 14:54:20 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:54:20 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] PowerBook G4 Panther>Tiger Message-ID: Hi all. My sister has a PowerBook G4 on which she is running Panther. She wants to run some software which requires Tiger. Where can she get an upgrade copy of Tiger from these days? I lent her my set of old MBP Tiger disks, but didn't realise that these wouldn't work. Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From minkennison at mac.com Sun Mar 7 18:05:15 2010 From: minkennison at mac.com (Min Kennison) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:05:15 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] PowerBook G4 Panther>Tiger In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Richr I am sure we have some tiger discs for the G4 Min On 7 Mar 2010, at 14:547 Mar 2010, Richard Nevill wrote: > Hi all. > > My sister has a PowerBook G4 on which she is running Panther. She wants to run some software which requires Tiger. > > Where can she get an upgrade copy of Tiger from these days? I lent her my set of old MBP Tiger disks, but didn't realise that these wouldn't work. > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ed at mendelsohn.me.uk Sun Mar 7 18:12:08 2010 From: ed at mendelsohn.me.uk (Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 18:12:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: <2B03AEE2-DAB8-4AA5-927D-EFAC9B34B68D@me.com> References: <2B03AEE2-DAB8-4AA5-927D-EFAC9B34B68D@me.com> Message-ID: Hi, Thanks Alan, Robbie and Richard for your suggestions. Unfortunately none of these work. Having read through the instructions again it seems that I need a piece of software to get the camcorder recognised by iMovie. I have emailed Sony and hope they can help. I will also do a search on Google and see what I can find. Ed From mike at freeflightsupplies.co.uk Sun Mar 7 20:05:19 2010 From: mike at freeflightsupplies.co.uk (Michael Woodhouse) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:05:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Who?! Michael Woodhouse mike at freeflightsupplies.co.uk http://www.freeflightsupplies.co.uk/ On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have > finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for > retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least > some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From paul at durrant.co.uk Sun Mar 7 20:12:19 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:12:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Free memory offered. References: <664104.60103.qm@web24208.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <3E8FB321-CD95-452F-A50D-150F24BBC8AB@durrant.co.uk> If anyone's interested, please contact Esther directly. Begin forwarded message: > From: Esther Lemmens > Date: 7 March 2010 11:56:41 GMT > To: paul at durrant.co.uk > Subject: Question > > Hi Paul, > > I'm a mac user with some spare memory and was thinking maybe someone > at NMUG could make use of it? > > I have a 17" imac (first Intel model) and just upgraded the memory > to 2Gb. I've taken out the 512Mb card and it's just been hanging > around, and I was hoping someone could make use of it - if you can > think of anyone, or if you'd like to send a message around, that > would be great, it can be collected free of charge. > > Many thanks > Esther Lemmens > > > From paul at durrant.co.uk Sun Mar 7 21:53:35 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:53:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <209B17B1-A5D7-4863-80C0-F443E34025ED@durrant.co.uk> Welcome back Simon. regards, Paul On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have > finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for > retro Macs and pick up where left off. From tom at tomkershaw.com Sun Mar 7 21:57:45 2010 From: tom at tomkershaw.com (Tom Kershaw) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:57:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: <209B17B1-A5D7-4863-80C0-F443E34025ED@durrant.co.uk> References: <209B17B1-A5D7-4863-80C0-F443E34025ED@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: <4B942159.1040203@tomkershaw.com> Welcome back Simon. I'd be very impressed if you started posting from a Quadra 950... Tom Paul Durrant wrote: > Welcome back Simon. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > >> Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have >> finally caved and seen what I was missing. >> >> Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for >> retro Macs and pick up where left off. >> > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From michelehurst at mac.com Sun Mar 7 21:59:41 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:59:41 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Replacing my PowerBook?? Message-ID: <5D1A1391-294A-4265-824D-3EA0E2F8F759@mac.com> Hi all Having monitored eBay a bit have noticed that my g4 PowerBook 17 inch is making roughly same price as 2 year old MacBook. Is there a huge difference in these as I can no longer upgrade os due to not being an intel mac. Is now the time to sell? Thanks Michele Sent from Michele's iPhone From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Sun Mar 7 22:00:39 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (Simon Bainbridge2003r2tech@googlemail.com) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:00:39 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iMovie camcorder compatability In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <04AE21C9-6846-4B1D-8B99-027F4BB6C873@googlemail.com> Hi Ed Apple has a list for compatible cameras with version of iMovie - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1014 - This is a list for iMovie 08 but they have a list for 09 as well. Although your model is not listed their many similar Sony models to yours listed. So it probably should be compatible. I have recently bought a Panasonic SDR-S26 which on the box said it was compatible with iMovie but when I tried to import them to iMovie they were just blank. I visit a Genius at the Apple store he tested it on a Mac there and it worked fine. After trying different things I downloaded and reinstalled the latest iMovie update that was already installed on my Mac. This solved the issue and I was able to download the movies from my camcorder successfully. Hope this helps? Simon Bainbridge On 7 Mar 2010, at 10:48, Ed & Phyll Mendelsohn wrote: > Hi, > > Can anyone please assist me with my difficulty? > > Briefly, I have been downloading and editing video footage taken on > my Sony Handycam HDR-SR10E without difficulty. However whilst in > Cape Town in Jan/Feb this year this camcorder developed a fault and > as it was not possible to get it repaired in the short time we were > there and I purchased a reasonably priced replacement to use on > safari in Kenya. The replacement - a Sony HDR-SR10E which has about > 3 hours of video stored on the memory card. I have not been able to > download the footage as the camcorder is not recognised by iMovie > when connected using the USB cable. Although I have tried various > different suggestions nothing seems to work including trying to > download to the original version of iMovie - (iMovie 06). > > Has anyone an idea how I might get iMovie to recognise the camcorder > and download the video footage? > > Thanks, > > Ed > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Sun Mar 7 22:04:50 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (Simon Bainbridge2003r2tech@googlemail.com) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: <209B17B1-A5D7-4863-80C0-F443E34025ED@durrant.co.uk> References: <209B17B1-A5D7-4863-80C0-F443E34025ED@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: Welcome back Simon we kept your seat warm for you. ;)) I knew you would see the light again. Simon Bainbridge On 7 Mar 2010, at 21:53, Paul Durrant wrote: > Welcome back Simon. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: >> Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have >> finally caved and seen what I was missing. >> >> Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for >> retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 7 22:05:36 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:05:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Replacing my PowerBook?? In-Reply-To: <5D1A1391-294A-4265-824D-3EA0E2F8F759@mac.com> References: <5D1A1391-294A-4265-824D-3EA0E2F8F759@mac.com> Message-ID: Michelle 17" PowerBooks have always held a massive price tag. PowerPC Macs are dropping in price rapidly. Performance wise you will get a lot more out of an Intel Mac, plus the option of Snow Leopard. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal > From: michelehurst at mac.com > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:59:41 +0000 > Subject: [NMUG] Replacing my PowerBook?? > > > Hi all > Having monitored eBay a bit have noticed that my g4 PowerBook 17 inch > is making roughly same price as 2 year old MacBook. Is there a huge > difference in these as I can no longer upgrade os due to not being an > intel mac. Is now the time to sell? > Thanks > Michele > Sent from Michele's iPhone > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From bazyoungs at mac.com Sun Mar 7 23:21:34 2010 From: bazyoungs at mac.com (Barry Youngs) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:21:34 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Excellent news Simon Welcome back Baz On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Give me ambiguity or give me something else. From Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net Mon Mar 8 11:02:56 2010 From: Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net (Jeremy Webb) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:02:56 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Guess Who Is Back In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Simon It's in your iBlood obviously :-) btw I still have those 2 old G3 towers waiting for you, if you're still interested..... Maybe let me know off list All the best Jeremy Webb Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net On 7 Mar 2010, at 13:40, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi folks. > > Im back. Yes. After a few months of trying Linux and Windows I have > finally caved and seen what I was missing. > > Armed with an iBook G3 running Tiger, I return with my passion for > retro Macs and pick up where left off. > > I am glad to be back and I am sure you all missed me, well at least > some of you. > > Simon > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug From karl.hortt at btinternet.com Mon Mar 8 12:25:45 2010 From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com (Karl hortt) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:25:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] increase size of photos Message-ID: <66641640-538F-42ED-BE9C-67ED11DFD70C@btinternet.com> Hi All, A friend has some photos in iphoto that he wants to bigger I believe he means that he wants make the dimensions bigger for an advert in a magazine How does he go about doing this ? regards Karl From karl.hortt at btinternet.com Mon Mar 8 12:46:26 2010 From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com (Karl hortt) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:46:26 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] increase size of photos In-Reply-To: <66641640-538F-42ED-BE9C-67ED11DFD70C@btinternet.com> References: <66641640-538F-42ED-BE9C-67ED11DFD70C@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <1BA5ACC9-DFDE-49E6-AD96-4C73E41C713D@btinternet.com> Hi again, I have tried using the ex[port option, but the photo's still come out the same size !!! regards Karl On 8 Mar 2010, at 12:25, Karl hortt wrote: > > Hi All, > > A friend has some photos in iphoto that he wants to bigger > > I believe he means that he wants make the dimensions bigger for an advert in a magazine > > How does he go about doing this ? > > regards > > Karl > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 8 13:12:48 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:12:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] increase size of photos In-Reply-To: <66641640-538F-42ED-BE9C-67ED11DFD70C@btinternet.com> References: <66641640-538F-42ED-BE9C-67ED11DFD70C@btinternet.com> Message-ID: Hi Blowing up a photo larger than its original size will start to decrease the image quality. Photoshop does a good job of keeping the image quality as best as it is can. To maintain the quality, you could drop the resolution. For print 300dpi is the normal dpi for pictures, for web it is 72dpi. You could drop the dpi to 250 or 200 at minimum for print, this would rescale the photo a bit larger in dimensions. In general increasing a photo is never a great idea. There are specialist software tools around but these will merely interpolate. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal ---------------------------------------- > From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com > Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 12:25:45 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] increase size of photos > > > Hi All, > > A friend has some photos in iphoto that he wants to bigger > > I believe he means that he wants make the dimensions bigger for an advert in a magazine > > How does he go about doing this ? > > regards > > Karl > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 8 14:40:06 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:40:06 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook Clamshell Wanted Message-ID: Hi. Does anyone have an old iBook Clamshell? My wife is looking for one - has been for a while. As long as it works, condition isn't important. She won't be doing anything heavy on it - simple web browsing and looking through eBay. I have explained to her it will be quite slow and only has an 800x600 screen, but she still wants one. Email me if you have one. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 8 18:54:27 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:54:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G3 iBook Battery Message-ID: Hi Will a G4 12" iBook battery fit and work in a G3 12" iBook. They look the same - well at least the one on eBay I am looking at - and a couple of people said they are the same but I just wanted to check. Regards Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 8 19:06:32 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 19:06:32 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] USB IDE On iBook Message-ID: Hi I have a USB to IDE/SATA cable. Brilliant little thing which I have had for a while. It means I can hook up desktop and laptop IDE and SATA hard drive and optical drives to any machine with USB. I have used this on various machines. It is a life saver. I hooked up a 60GB laptop IDE hard drive to my iBook running Tiger last night and all it kept doing was clicking as it was trying to spin the drive over and then stopping. It just kept repeating this. I have never had this before. Is this possibly a power problem drawing from the USB port. I hooked the same drive up to my wifes XP machine with USB 2.0 and it found and mounted the drive no problems. I then tried hooking up an IDE DVD-ROM drive I had and it worked. But with any 5.25" IDE or 3.5" IDE hard drive it has a power supply - which I got with this USB to IDE/SATA cable, but laptop hard drives have no power and draw it from the IDE interface. Any ideas? I want to clone the 15GB hard drive in the iBook to this 60GB hard drive. I know doing it over USB 1.1 is going to take a while but the only firewire case I have only takes desktop drives and not laptop drives, so USB is my only option. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From paul at durrant.co.uk Mon Mar 8 21:31:21 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:31:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] USB IDE On iBook In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <74120852-C455-4BB0-96C5-6CD8F39702F6@durrant.co.uk> If one USB port isn't providing enough power, you'll need a cable that has two USB plugs at the computer end, allowing power to be drawn from two USB ports. This should provide enough power for a laptop drive. regards, Paul On 8 Mar 2010, at 19:06, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > > I have a USB to IDE/SATA cable. Brilliant little thing which I have > had for a while. It means I can hook up desktop and laptop IDE and > SATA hard drive and optical drives to any machine with USB. > > I have used this on various machines. It is a life saver. > > I hooked up a 60GB laptop IDE hard drive to my iBook running Tiger > last night and all it kept doing was clicking as it was trying to > spin the drive over and then stopping. It just kept repeating this. > > I have never had this before. Is this possibly a power problem > drawing from the USB port. > > I hooked the same drive up to my wifes XP machine with USB 2.0 and > it found and mounted the drive no problems. I then tried hooking up > an IDE DVD-ROM drive I had and it worked. But with any 5.25" IDE or > 3.5" IDE hard drive it has a power supply - which I got with this > USB to IDE/SATA cable, but laptop hard drives have no power and draw > it from the IDE interface. > > Any ideas? > > I want to clone the 15GB hard drive in the iBook to this 60GB hard > drive. I know doing it over USB 1.1 is going to take a while but the > only firewire case I have only takes desktop drives and not laptop > drives, so USB is my only option. > > > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: > Simon-Royal > > > _________________________________________________________________ > We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. > Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 9 10:30:42 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:42 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this Message-ID: http://m.youtube.com/ From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 9 10:46:50 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:46:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Ibook G3 800 logic board fail Message-ID: I was given this iBook which boots fine but has no display either internal or external. (Does mount in target disk mode but is not set to share screen or files so I cant access it running within its own OS). Bite quoted me ?400 to fix it ? It seems they are happy to live off the fat of the ignorant! Before I give up on it ? has anyone else any ideas? Does the battery for this also fit an iBook G4? (My son has one of those). all the best Brian From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 9 10:47:26 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:47:26 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Brian That is awesome. I knew about this for mobile devices, but never thought to use it on a normal machine. I'm using an iBook G3 so standard YouTube doesn't really work very well. Most of the time I use YouTube to download videos to my phone and have to go to one of the SaveVid websites. If you have QuickTime Pro you could cut out that and cut out the conversion software to 3GP. I also often extract audio from YouTube vids - like music vids - this is great. Thanks Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal ---------------------------------------- > Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:30:42 +0000 > From: brian at clearlight.uk.net > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this > > http://m.youtube.com/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 9 10:55:08 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:55:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Ibook G3 800 logic board fail In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Brian iBook G3 are notorious for logic board and video failure. Oddly enough I just bought one. If you are getting nothing out of an external display I would think the logic board has gone. If you screen or screen cables had gone you should get something on an external display. Before you destine it to the bin, reset the PMU and seem if that does anything. I am hinting towards it not, but it is worth a try. iBook G3s do not have a PRAM battery simply removing the main battery for 60 seconds will wipe the PRAM chip. If none of this works I would give up on it. These are not worth paying to be repaired these days. In terms of battery. I am pretty sure 12" G3 and 12" G4 iBook use the same battery. But double check that. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal ---------------------------------------- > Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:46:50 +0000 > From: brian at clearlight.uk.net > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] Ibook G3 800 logic board fail > > I was given this iBook which boots fine but has no display either internal > or external. > (Does mount in target disk mode but is not set to share screen or files so I > cant access it running within its own OS). > Bite quoted me ?400 to fix it ? It seems they are happy to live off the fat > of the ignorant! > Before I give up on it ? has anyone else any ideas? > Does the battery for this also fit an iBook G4? > (My son has one of those). > > all the best > Brian > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 9 12:16:20 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:16:20 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hi Simon - I thought it might be a useful tip ;-) The latest Real Player includes Real Player downloader - which automatically saves links for any viewed flash video and allows download and play. I find it works for me. all the best Brian > From: Simon Royal > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:47:26 +0000 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this > > > Brian > > That is awesome. I knew about this for mobile devices, but never thought to > use it on a normal machine. > > I'm using an iBook G3 so standard YouTube doesn't really work very well. Most > of the time I use YouTube to download videos to my phone and have to go to one > of the SaveVid websites. > > If you have QuickTime Pro you could cut out that and cut out the conversion > software to 3GP. I also often extract audio from YouTube vids - like music > vids - this is great. > > Thanks > > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal > > > > > > ---------------------------------------- >> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 10:30:42 +0000 >> From: brian at clearlight.uk.net >> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >> Subject: [NMUG] Youtube for mobile - (or old kit etc) I didn't know this >> >> http://m.youtube.com/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: >> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Tue Mar 9 12:32:15 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:32:15 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist Message-ID: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> Hi Nmuggers Is anyone else having problems launching the Monkey Island game from the Macheist bundle. Have tried the disconnect from the internet and Bluetooth turned off a fix posted on a forum but it still quits immediately. Have emailed Telltale games support, who suggested the same thing, second email has been sent, in the meantime great frustration as I was looking forward to the game.... I also haven't heard from Macheist with serial, the game was apparently unlocked at the weekend according to support at Telltale Games, has anyone on the list heard ? I am using a 20" G5 intel core 2 duo 2.66ghz with 2gb ram ought to be enough for the game surely anyone have any thoughts - or any success getting the game to launch???????? Heather (Bored of Aldborough) From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Tue Mar 9 13:06:10 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:06:10 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Make invisible files invisible In-Reply-To: <7436C883-7FB2-4215-932A-05E9E14D8680@mac.com> References: <51C4C111-FE8B-4CB9-9751-71FA88D7E2BF@themagic.me.uk> <7436C883-7FB2-4215-932A-05E9E14D8680@mac.com> Message-ID: <9E561B98-4434-4A23-AF45-4737B42389EB@themagic.me.uk> Thanks for the replies on the above. I tried a couple of things and the effective ploy was to use Tinker Tool and set back to default. Invisibility now. Anthony From paul at durrant.co.uk Tue Mar 9 13:09:58 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:09:58 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist In-Reply-To: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> References: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> I've just bought the bundle. If you go to your downloads page at MacHeist, there should be a button to take you to the telltalegames site where you can register and get your full downloads of all five parts. I'm just downloading part one now. I wonder if it'll launch? Answer: No. A crash. It looks like the software isn't quite ready to me. Hopefully there'll be an update shortly. regards, Paul On 9 Mar 2010, at 12:32, Heather Tamplin wrote: > Hi Nmuggers > > Is anyone else having problems launching the Monkey Island game from > the Macheist bundle. > > Have tried the disconnect from the internet and Bluetooth turned off a > fix posted on a forum but > it still quits immediately. > > Have emailed Telltale games support, who suggested the same thing, > > second email has been sent, in the meantime > great frustration as I was looking forward to the game.... > > I also haven't heard from Macheist with serial, the game was > apparently unlocked at the weekend according to support at Telltale > Games, has anyone on the list heard ? > > I am using a > > 20" G5 intel core 2 duo > 2.66ghz with 2gb ram > ought to be enough for the game surely > > anyone have any thoughts - or any success getting the game to > launch???????? > > > > > Heather > (Bored of Aldborough) > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From munkt0n at gmail.com Tue Mar 9 14:05:28 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:05:28 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist In-Reply-To: <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> References: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: if it's any help, I did download the demo version of monkey island a while back and it worked just fine. On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 1:09 PM, Paul Durrant wrote: > I've just bought the bundle. If you go to your downloads page at > MacHeist, there should be a button to take you to the telltalegames > site where you can register and get your full downloads of all five > parts. > > I'm just downloading part one now. I wonder if it'll launch? > > Answer: No. A crash. It looks like the software isn't quite ready to > me. Hopefully there'll be an update shortly. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 9 Mar 2010, at 12:32, Heather Tamplin wrote: > >> Hi Nmuggers >> >> Is anyone else having problems launching the Monkey Island game from >> the Macheist bundle. >> >> Have tried the disconnect from the internet and Bluetooth turned off a >> fix posted on a forum but >> it still quits immediately. >> >> Have emailed Telltale games support, who suggested the same thing, >> >> second email has been sent, in the meantime >> great frustration as I was looking forward to the game.... >> >> I also haven't heard from Macheist with serial, the game was >> apparently unlocked at the weekend according to support at Telltale >> Games, has anyone on the list heard ? >> >> I am using a >> >> 20" G5 intel core 2 duo >> 2.66ghz with 2gb ram >> ought to be enough for the game surely >> >> anyone have any thoughts - or any success getting the game to >> launch???????? >> >> >> >> >> Heather >> (Bored of Aldborough) >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Tue Mar 9 14:43:50 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:43:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Changed Broadband number/Internet Connec Message-ID: <2045C09E-018F-4D5C-86D6-AB28DEF3CFEF@themagic.me.uk> Thanks for comments. However the panels still appear in spite of these actions: 1. Moved IC from Applications folder to Desktop. I then found there were now two files there, one with come letters and figures after the name. 2. Moved both folders to Trash. 3. Emptied Trash. The panel still appeared. I cannot find an IC file or folder on the MainHD. Ctl-F does show the preference. Spotlight finds nothing (which confirms my poor opinion of it?nearly always useless). So what next, please. Is it all right to trash the plist prefs on the assumption a file will be re-made? Thanks Anthony From swimwire at googlemail.com Tue Mar 9 17:47:46 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:47:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist In-Reply-To: <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> References: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: <67417E45-12F8-4DA3-B26E-974A5B943C5D@googlemail.com> Monkey Island is working fine for me from the MacHeist bundle on my newest MacBook. The serial isn't listed on your MacHeist receipt, you have to sign up for a Telltale account using the link on your receipt which will then add the game's serials to your account. Jack On 9 Mar 2010, at 13:09, Paul Durrant wrote: > I'm just downloading part one now. I wonder if it'll launch? > > Answer: No. A crash. It looks like the software isn't quite ready to > me. Hopefully there'll be an update shortly. Jack Webb-Heller personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com general: swimwire at googlemail.com http://jackwebbheller.com From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Tue Mar 9 18:09:24 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:09:24 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist In-Reply-To: <67417E45-12F8-4DA3-B26E-974A5B943C5D@googlemail.com> References: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> <67417E45-12F8-4DA3-B26E-974A5B943C5D@googlemail.com> Message-ID: <18F55DF5-D8B6-463C-B7BF-DB55104C9B51@btinternet.com> thanks to all who have replied still thumb twiddling - probably just as well or I might be Game playing rather than working! I must have patience I guess until the wrinkles in the software are smoothed out.. Heather On 9 Mar 2010, at 17:47, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > Monkey Island is working fine for me from the MacHeist bundle on my > newest MacBook. > > The serial isn't listed on your MacHeist receipt, you have to sign > up for a Telltale account using the link on your receipt which will > then add the game's serials to your account. > > Jack > > On 9 Mar 2010, at 13:09, Paul Durrant wrote: > >> I'm just downloading part one now. I wonder if it'll launch? >> >> Answer: No. A crash. It looks like the software isn't quite ready to >> me. Hopefully there'll be an update shortly. > > > Jack Webb-Heller > personal: jack at jackwebbheller.com > general: swimwire at googlemail.com > http://jackwebbheller.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.uk From paul at durrant.co.uk Tue Mar 9 18:24:54 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:24:54 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist In-Reply-To: <67417E45-12F8-4DA3-B26E-974A5B943C5D@googlemail.com> References: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039@btinternet.com> <07AFFB95-EBA4-46CF-8E6B-362D9A3CCFBB@durrant.co.uk> <67417E45-12F8-4DA3-B26E-974A5B943C5D@googlemail.com> Message-ID: That's interesting. It's crashing for me. Perhaps it's a Leopard/Snow Leopard difference. I'm on Leopard. Anyway, I too am happy to wait for an update, which probably won't be long coming. regards, Paul On 9 Mar 2010, at 17:47, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > Monkey Island is working fine for me from the MacHeist bundle on my > newest MacBook. > > The serial isn't listed on your MacHeist receipt, you have to sign > up for a Telltale account using the link on your receipt which will > then add the game's serials to your account. > > On 9 Mar 2010, at 13:09, Paul Durrant wrote: > >> I'm just downloading part one now. I wonder if it'll launch? >> >> Answer: No. A crash. It looks like the software isn't quite ready to >> me. Hopefully there'll be an update shortly. > From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 9 23:57:36 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:57:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Upgrading G3 iBook... Would You? Message-ID: Hi I have stepped back into the Mac world with a G3 iBook. It is a 500Mhz 'Late 2001' model. It only comes with a 15GB hard drive and a CD-ROM. I have opened a lot of these machines, so the opening part is not a problem. This will be my third iBook G3 I have had personally, and I have repaired/upgraded dozens of these for other people. I also am fully aware of the GPU problems that plague these white beauties, yet I still bought one. With that in mind I don't want to put any undue stress on this machine. I have a 60GB hard drive and a DVD-ROM drive sitting here doing nothing and I am itching to install them. These machines are not easy to upgrade so I would prefer to do the hard drive and optical drive at the same time and might wait til I get my hands on a Combo drive or a SuperDrive. Would installing a faster bigger hard drive and an optical drive capable of burning make this little beast work harder - causing more heat - or would it aid it and give it less a stressful life. Im not in the financial position to replace this iBook anytime soon so I need to keep it going as long as possible. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 08:24:09 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:24:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting Message-ID: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> As you know we cannot have the Quebec for the next Weds meeting. I have just been informed Thurs is not available either. Shall I try for Monday Tuesday and Friday? Regards Alan From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 10 08:34:54 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:34:54 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting In-Reply-To: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> References: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> Message-ID: <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> My preference: Tuesday, Friday, Monday. Thanks Alan. regards, Paul On 10 Mar 2010, at 08:24, Alan Barber wrote: > As you know we cannot have the Quebec for the next Weds meeting. > I have just been informed Thurs is not available either. > Shall I try for Monday Tuesday and Friday? From valeriehardman at btinternet.com Wed Mar 10 10:09:09 2010 From: valeriehardman at btinternet.com (VALERIE HARDMAN) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:09:09 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] Macheist - Clips and Monkey Island Message-ID: <652085.92779.qm@web86504.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Hi?Monkey Island won't launch for me - annoying as my grandson is coming this weekend.??I also cannot see howt Clips works, I don't seem to have enough on the screen and the menu details are mainly greyed out. ?The clips appear in small boxes but I can't open, read, or copy them. ?I'm probably not doing the right thing but it doesn't seem very intuitive,Valerie From: Heather Tamplin Subject: [NMUG] Macheist To: nmug at nmug.org.uk Message-ID: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039 at btinternet.com> Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=US-ASCII;??? format=flowed;??? delsp=yes Hi Nmuggers Is anyone else having problems launching the Monkey Island game from? the Macheist bundle. Have tried the disconnect from the internet and Bluetooth turned off a? fix posted on a forum but it still quits immediately. Have emailed Telltale games support, who suggested the same thing, second email has been sent, in the meantime great frustration as I was looking forward to the game.... I From michelehurst at mac.com Wed Mar 10 10:10:40 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:10:40 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Windows on mac Message-ID: <90D68C6C-7C49-496B-90A9-2F1D173BA934@mac.com> Hi all If a mac dual boots leopard and windows can I run a pc program (quickbooks) on it?? Thanks Michele Sent from Michele's iPhone From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 11:47:58 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:47:58 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting In-Reply-To: <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> References: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> Friday is out - Poker night. Tuesday they will be setting up for the wedding next day but we can go into the top section of the bar - no-one else will be there, of course we may have to compete with the tv and music! Monday is OK Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 08:34, Paul Durrant wrote: > My preference: Tuesday, Friday, Monday. Thanks Alan. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 08:24, Alan Barber wrote: > >> As you know we cannot have the Quebec for the next Weds meeting. >> I have just been informed Thurs is not available either. >> Shall I try for Monday Tuesday and Friday? > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 10 12:12:12 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:12:12 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting In-Reply-To: <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> References: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> Message-ID: <67821149-45B7-460D-8C07-4D66A7AC8496@durrant.co.uk> I'd suggest Monday night then. I think it's much better to have the room. I should be able to make it along for last half. Anyone else with any thoughts? I'll change the web site this evening if no-one objects. regards, Paul On 10 Mar 2010, at 11:47, Alan Barber wrote: > Friday is out - Poker night. > > Tuesday they will be setting up for the wedding next day > but we can go into the top section of the bar - no-one else will be > there, > of course we may have to compete with the tv and music! > > Monday is OK > > Regards > > Alan > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 08:34, Paul Durrant wrote: > >> My preference: Tuesday, Friday, Monday. Thanks Alan. >> >> regards, >> >> Paul >> >> On 10 Mar 2010, at 08:24, Alan Barber wrote: >> >>> As you know we cannot have the Quebec for the next Weds meeting. >>> I have just been informed Thurs is not available either. >>> Shall I try for Monday Tuesday and Friday? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 13:45:15 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:45:15 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting In-Reply-To: <67821149-45B7-460D-8C07-4D66A7AC8496@durrant.co.uk> References: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> <67821149-45B7-460D-8C07-4D66A7AC8496@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: <95336686450334624211048821227476993270-Webmail@me.com> Monday OK for me Richard. On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 12:12PM, "Paul Durrant" wrote: >I'd suggest Monday night then. I From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 13:46:55 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:46:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Windows on mac In-Reply-To: <90D68C6C-7C49-496B-90A9-2F1D173BA934@mac.com> References: <90D68C6C-7C49-496B-90A9-2F1D173BA934@mac.com> Message-ID: <163734404017584850544948416347792579299-Webmail@me.com> Quick answer - Yes Long answer - Yes, possibly. Richard. On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:10AM, "Michele Hurst" wrote: >Hi all >If a mac dual boots leopard and windows can I run a pc program >(quickbooks) on it?? >Thanks >Michele > >Sent from Michele's iPhone >_______________________________________________ >Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 13:53:21 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:53:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot Message-ID: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> I have sold for items for a friend on ebay, Have done an account in appleworks spreadsheet. Taken a screenshot. I would like it to be larger. I opened it in preview enlarged it - clicked save as - but it doesn't save it at the larger size. Am I trying to do the impossible. Regards Alan From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 13:58:55 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:58:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction Message-ID: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Next Saturday has snuck up on me - it's nearly here! As part of our continuing theme in our beginner's tutorial sessions, we will be looking at the main components and facilities of Photoshop Elements. This session is not exclusively for PE users - the principles are easily transported to e.g. Graphics Converter. If you are thinking of coming, please let me know. As usual, the session will be held at St. Matthews Church, small meeting room, 10.00 'till 12 noon, refreshments provided, ?5. All the best, Richard. From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 13:59:48 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:59:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> References: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> Message-ID: <37742120460807869754623541431639615571-Webmail@me.com> On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 01:53PM, "Alan Barber" wrote: >I have sold for items for a friend on ebay, >Have done an account in appleworks spreadsheet. >Taken a screenshot. >I would like it to be larger. >I opened it in preview enlarged it - clicked save as - but it doesn't >save it at the larger size. >Am I trying to do the impossible. No. > >Regards > >Alan > > >_______________________________________________ >Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 14:05:13 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:05:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <37742120460807869754623541431639615571-Webmail@me.com> References: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> <37742120460807869754623541431639615571-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <464C415F-65E6-45EF-9907-468820025A59@mac.com> So why doesn't it work? Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 13:59, Richard Nevill wrote: > > On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 01:53PM, "Alan Barber" > wrote: >> I have sold for items for a friend on ebay, >> Have done an account in appleworks spreadsheet. >> Taken a screenshot. >> I would like it to be larger. >> I opened it in preview enlarged it - clicked save as - but it >> doesn't >> save it at the larger size. >> Am I trying to do the impossible. > > No. > > >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From penguinsplj at me.com Wed Mar 10 14:12:49 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <464C415F-65E6-45EF-9907-468820025A59@mac.com> References: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> <37742120460807869754623541431639615571-Webmail@me.com> <464C415F-65E6-45EF-9907-468820025A59@mac.com> Message-ID: On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: > So why doesn't it work? Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it into PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the file/ resolution/image size. Paul C From richardivers at mac.com Wed Mar 10 14:39:19 2010 From: richardivers at mac.com (Richard Ivers) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction In-Reply-To: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> References: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <38AD5980-1EC5-45B8-9A46-FD504CDCDD8F@mac.com> Count me in Regards Richard > From minkennison at mac.com Wed Mar 10 14:39:50 2010 From: minkennison at mac.com (Min Kennison) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:39:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction In-Reply-To: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> References: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <0A1B1F49-33BB-46CA-AC77-73E4F7E1F4FD@mac.com> Unfortunately Richard, I will not be able to come this weekend Min On 10 Mar 2010, at 13:5810 Mar 2010, Richard Nevill wrote: > Next Saturday has snuck up on me - it's nearly here! > > As part of our continuing theme in our beginner's tutorial sessions, we will be looking at the main components and facilities of Photoshop Elements. This session is not exclusively for PE users - the principles are easily transported to e.g. Graphics Converter. > > If you are thinking of coming, please let me know. > > As usual, the session will be held at St. Matthews Church, small meeting room, 10.00 'till 12 noon, refreshments provided, ?5. > > > All the best, > > Richard. > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 14:44:36 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:44:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: References: <6B2A702C-67F7-4FC8-92E2-AF41DD6612AD@mac.com> <37742120460807869754623541431639615571-Webmail@me.com> <464C415F-65E6-45EF-9907-468820025A59@mac.com> Message-ID: <062413AA-1A37-4E2D-ACB4-5BA337BD8498@mac.com> Thank you I was trying to do it with zoom. Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 14:12, Paul Chapman wrote: > > On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: > >> So why doesn't it work? > > Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that > does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it into > PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the file/ > resolution/image size. > > Paul C > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From peterforrester at waitrose.com Wed Mar 10 14:55:27 2010 From: peterforrester at waitrose.com (Peter Forrester) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Looking forward to it, Best wishes, Peter From turrethouse at talktalk.net Wed Mar 10 15:35:51 2010 From: turrethouse at talktalk.net (hugh morgan) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:35:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction In-Reply-To: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> References: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: Would like to come but I can't - sorry!. Hugh Morgan >Next Saturday has snuck up on me - it's nearly here! > >As part of our continuing theme in our >beginner's tutorial sessions, we will be looking >at the main components and facilities of >Photoshop Elements. This session is not >exclusively for PE users - the principles are >easily transported to e.g. Graphics Converter. > >If you are thinking of coming, please let me know. > >As usual, the session will be held at St. >Matthews Church, small meeting room, 10.00 'till >12 noon, refreshments provided, ?5. > > >All the best, > >Richard. > > >_______________________________________________ >Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From penguinsplj at me.com Wed Mar 10 16:37:33 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:37:33 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Quebec meeting In-Reply-To: <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> References: <0EC50A04-5857-47AC-82EF-D6E2FAEB070A@mac.com> <4E5B31BD-CA23-4A4D-9942-612DCFD9DE8B@durrant.co.uk> <83F83D19-B033-42F9-9EDC-BBD69AC9E7C6@mac.com> Message-ID: On Mar 10, 2010, at 11:47, Alan Barber wrote: > Monday is OK I think that would be Monday 22nd March and if so that is not possible for me. Paul C From stairbooks at yahoo.co.uk Wed Mar 10 16:41:58 2010 From: stairbooks at yahoo.co.uk (Stair) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:41:58 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction In-Reply-To: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> References: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <211558.36813.qm@web26107.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> Hi Richard, Please count me in. Thanks, Stair ________________________________ From: Richard Nevill To: Norwich Mac User Group list Sent: Wed, 10 March, 2010 13:58:55 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction Next Saturday has snuck up on me - it's nearly here! As part of our continuing theme in our beginner's tutorial sessions, we will be looking at the main components and facilities of Photoshop Elements. This session is not exclusively for PE users - the principles are easily transported to e.g. Graphics Converter. If you are thinking of coming, please let me know. As usual, the session will be held at St. Matthews Church, small meeting room, 10.00 'till 12 noon, refreshments provided, ?5. All the best, Richard. _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 17:54:31 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:54:31 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Windows on mac In-Reply-To: <163734404017584850544948416347792579299-Webmail@me.com> References: <90D68C6C-7C49-496B-90A9-2F1D173BA934@mac.com> <163734404017584850544948416347792579299-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <6EE2765E-C225-4519-86EC-CCA6E5FA2AC0@mac.com> Right - I'm able to give a fuller answer now. When a Mac boots into Windows via Boot Camp, it truly becomes/is a Windows PC - it will be as able to run Windows programs as any other Windows PC. Having said that, I am in the middle of trying to help someone with a standard 'Windows Vista PC' run a standard 'Windows Vista PC Program' (eJay Dance 7) and we're getting nowhere very quickly! On 10 Mar 2010, at 13:46, Richard Nevill wrote: > Quick answer - Yes > > Long answer - Yes, possibly. > > Richard. > > On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 10:10AM, "Michele Hurst" wrote: >> Hi all >> If a mac dual boots leopard and windows can I run a pc program >> (quickbooks) on it?? You will need to check that the version of Quickbooks you want to run is compatible with the version of Windows you intend to install on your Mac. >> Thanks >> Michele Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Wed Mar 10 18:12:48 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Macheist - Clips and Monkey Island In-Reply-To: <652085.92779.qm@web86504.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <652085.92779.qm@web86504.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <899DBAAB-226C-4D89-BC95-180693E796BF@btinternet.com> Had a look at clips as I hadn't found it simple - made a helpful discovery .... Click on the clips icon on the dock - (screen dims and all copied bits display ) choose preferences from the Clips menu - you can get to preferences even though the dimmed screen disappears. In preferences you will see that all the pasting is done with keyboard commands that you can customise hope this helps Heather On 10 Mar 2010, at 10:09, VALERIE HARDMAN wrote: > Hi Monkey Island won't launch for me - annoying as my grandson is > coming this weekend. I also cannot see howt Clips works, I don't > seem to have enough on the screen and the menu details are mainly > greyed out. The clips appear in small boxes but I can't open, read, > or copy them. I'm probably not doing the right thing but it doesn't > seem very intuitive,Valerie > > From: Heather Tamplin > Subject: [NMUG] Macheist > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Message-ID: <7540AE98-5E0B-4D78-ADDF-00C34FC7B039 at btinternet.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; > delsp=yes > > Hi Nmuggers > > Is anyone else having problems launching the Monkey Island game from > the Macheist bundle. > > Have tried the disconnect from the internet and Bluetooth turned off a > fix posted on a forum but > it still quits immediately. > > Have emailed Telltale games support, who suggested the same thing, > > second email has been sent, in the meantime > great frustration as I was looking forward to the game.... > > I > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.uk From stairbooks at yahoo.co.uk Wed Mar 10 18:14:28 2010 From: stairbooks at yahoo.co.uk (Stair) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:14:28 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] Fw: Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction In-Reply-To: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> References: <115391660580954901689508064664598509103-Webmail@me.com> Message-ID: <557244.59328.qm@web26108.mail.ukl.yahoo.com> (The below outgoing email ended up in my own spam folder for some strange reason!) ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Stair To: Norwich Mac User Group list Sent: Wed, 10 March, 2010 16:41:58 Subject: Re: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction Hi Richard, Please count me in. Thanks, Stair ________________________________ From: Richard Nevill To: Norwich Mac User Group list Sent: Wed, 10 March, 2010 13:58:55 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday 13th March, Photoshop Elements Introduction Next Saturday has snuck up on me - it's nearly here! As part of our continuing theme in our beginner's tutorial sessions, we will be looking at the main components and facilities of Photoshop Elements. This session is not exclusively for PE users - the principles are easily transported to e.g. Graphics Converter. If you are thinking of coming, please let me know. As usual, the session will be held at St. Matthews Church, small meeting room, 10.00 'till 12 noon, refreshments provided, ?5. All the best, Richard. _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Wed Mar 10 19:16:57 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:16:57 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as you can print any image larger. regards Brian > From: Paul Chapman > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot > > > On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: > >> So why doesn't it work? > > Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that > does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it into > PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the file/ > resolution/image size. > > Paul C > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From wjhurst44 at hotmail.com Wed Mar 10 19:44:44 2010 From: wjhurst44 at hotmail.com (Jeff Hurst) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:44:44 -0700 Subject: [NMUG] Hard drive isnt on Desktop Message-ID: Just a question: My new used Macbook Pro 2.66 ghz doesn't have the hard drive icon in the upper right corner like all my others mac's? Everything works fine but it bugs me that it's not there Any explanation? Jeff From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 10 20:11:26 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:26 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Hard drive isnt on Desktop In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Finder/Preferences/General There are a set of check boxes for what should appear on the desktop. I suspect that the one for "Hard disks" is unchecked. regards, Paul On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:44, Jeff Hurst wrote: > Just a question: My new used Macbook Pro 2.66 ghz doesn't have the > hard drive icon in the upper right corner like all my others mac's? > Everything works fine but it bugs me that it's not there > Any explanation? From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 10 21:57:45 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:57:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] RapidWeaver Message-ID: The MacHeist nanoBundle 2 has now sold over 50,000 copies, so it does includes RapidWeaver. $20 for a $80 web development app, with several other interesting looking utilities. A pretty good deal. http://www.macheist.com/ only 10 hours left to go on the deal! regards Paul From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 10 22:28:24 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:28:24 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste it into an email. When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: > Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? > Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as > you can > print any image larger. > regards > Brian > > >> From: Paul Chapman >> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >> >> >> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >> >>> So why doesn't it work? >> >> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >> into >> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the file/ >> resolution/image size. >> >> Paul C >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ricnev at mac.com Wed Mar 10 23:05:54 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:54 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> Message-ID: I'd like to help, but I can't understand the problem - my brain's gone today. If you take a bit more time to describe more about the problem you've got and the symptoms you have, I'll try and see what can be done tomorrow. I did try to emulate your problem using a Numbers domestic accounts template and cutting and pasting into Preview, then blowing the tiff up to twice it's size using Tools>Adjust Size, then cutting and pasting again into Mail, and it all seemed to work OK. On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste > it into an email. > When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. Too big? Too small? Too fuzzy? Too faint? Funny characters? What? Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com Wed Mar 10 23:34:07 2010 From: rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com (Ruth Murray) Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:34:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> Message-ID: <9512233C-E3ED-4947-9B0F-3B881C1E43EC@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Alan When you paste your screen shot into the email, take a look at what is said about the pic size in the bottom of the mail window. Make sure where it says "image size" in the bottom right hand corner you change it to large. I am in Tiger so I guess it might be different in Leopard. Ruth x On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste > it into an email. > When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. > > Regards > > Alan > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: > >> Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? >> Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as >> you can >> print any image larger. >> regards >> Brian >> >> >>> From: Paul Chapman >>> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >>> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >>> >>> >>> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >>> >>>> So why doesn't it work? >>> >>> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >>> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >>> into >>> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the >>> file/ >>> resolution/image size. >>> >>> Paul C >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > Ruth Murray ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com Ruth Murray Graphic Design and Illustration 01603 632334 Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net From ricnev at mac.com Thu Mar 11 00:12:41 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:12:41 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <9512233C-E3ED-4947-9B0F-3B881C1E43EC@ruthmurray.f2s.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> <9512233C-E3ED-4947-9B0F-3B881C1E43EC@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Message-ID: <465EEA51-7DAE-468E-9025-7F3B0DFBC220@mac.com> It is the same in Leopard. Do you know, I've never seen that Image Size gadget before. I'd think that's likely to be the answer to Alan's problem - the Image Size gadget is probably currently set to 'Small' so all images pasted into the body of an email shrink, and characters in tables become unintelligible. Richard. On 10 Mar 2010, at 23:34, Ruth Murray wrote: > Alan > > When you paste your screen shot into the email, take a look at what > is said about the pic size in the bottom of the mail window. > > Make sure where it says "image size" in the bottom right hand corner > you change it to large. > > I am in Tiger so I guess it might be different in Leopard. > > Ruth x > > > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > >> What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste >> it into an email. >> When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: >> >>> Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? >>> Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as >>> you can >>> print any image larger. >>> regards >>> Brian >>> >>> >>>> From: Paul Chapman >>>> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>>> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >>>> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>>> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >>>> >>>>> So why doesn't it work? >>>> >>>> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >>>> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >>>> into >>>> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the >>>> file/ >>>> resolution/image size. >>>> >>>> Paul C >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>>> listinfo/nmug >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug >> > > Ruth Murray > ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com > > Ruth Murray > Graphic Design and Illustration > 01603 632334 > > Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From alan.barber3 at ntlworld.com Thu Mar 11 13:01:41 2010 From: alan.barber3 at ntlworld.com (Alan Barber) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:41 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] rapidweaver Message-ID: <57C877D9-08DF-4B47-AE82-9D78952AB186@ntlworld.com> I have the code and its working fine Regards Alan From macman at f2s.com Thu Mar 11 13:58:30 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:58:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> Message-ID: <8F43EF67-867A-40C8-AC8E-84ECA090D48A@f2s.com> Why not zoom it to the size you want, then take a picture of it? (Shift+cmd+4 all at the same time, use the crosshairs to draw a box round the bit you want, and let go ....) Robbie On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste it into an email. When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: > Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? > Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as > you can > print any image larger. > regards > Brian > > >> From: Paul Chapman >> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >> >> >> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >> >>> So why doesn't it work? >> >> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >> into >> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the file/ >> resolution/image size. >> >> Paul C >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com Thu Mar 11 22:17:51 2010 From: rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com (Ruth Murray) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:17:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <8F43EF67-867A-40C8-AC8E-84ECA090D48A@f2s.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> <8F43EF67-867A-40C8-AC8E-84ECA090D48A@f2s.com> Message-ID: <2F8830A8-2C65-43B5-9E42-5BFB2C74867D@ruthmurray.f2s.com> I'm sure the solution was in my suggestion Alan. Did you try it? Ruth On 11 Mar 2010, at 13:58, Robbie Murray wrote: > Why not zoom it to the size you want, then take a picture of it? > > (Shift+cmd+4 all at the same time, use the crosshairs to draw a box > round the bit you want, and let go ....) > > Robbie > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > > What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste > it into an email. > When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. > > Regards > > Alan > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: > >> Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? >> Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as >> you can >> print any image larger. >> regards >> Brian >> >> >>> From: Paul Chapman >>> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >>> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >>> >>> >>> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >>> >>>> So why doesn't it work? >>> >>> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >>> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >>> into >>> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the >>> file/ >>> resolution/image size. >>> >>> Paul C >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > Ruth Murray ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com Ruth Murray Graphic Design and Illustration 01603 632334 Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net From valeriehardman at btinternet.com Thu Mar 11 08:51:19 2010 From: valeriehardman at btinternet.com (VALERIE HARDMAN) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:51:19 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] NMUG Digest, Vol 74, Issue 16 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <610499.86413.qm@web86507.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Mar 2010 18:12:48 +0000 From: Heather Tamplin Subject: Re: [NMUG] Macheist - Clips and Monkey Island To: Norwich Mac User Group list Message-ID: <899DBAAB-226C-4D89-BC95-180693E796BF at btinternet.com> Content-Type: text/plain;??? charset=US-ASCII;??? format=flowed;??? delsp=yes Had a look at clips as I hadn't found it simple - made a helpful discovery .... Click on the clips icon on the dock - (screen dims and all copied bits? display ) choose preferences from the Clips menu - you can get to preferences even though the dimmed screen disappears. In preferences you will see that all the pasting is done with keyboard? commands that you can customise hope this helps Heather Thanks Heather,I looked at this and thought it was complicated, what I expected was to be able to just choose a clip from the main screen and copy/paste it. ?I can't even get the clips to expand so I can see them properly. ?I am wondering if it has downloaded properly but have done it twice with no difference.Valerie From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 12 00:38:36 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:38:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Graphics Problems Message-ID: Hi I have an iBook G3 that is fully working, which I feel quite lucky about. I have worked on lots of there in the past. I know the have a lot of GPU problems, something about the solder on the chip coming lose and causing display problems. What I cant seem to find is whether it affects all models. Ive seen it on some 600mhz models and seen reports of 800mhz models doing it to. Does anyone know if it affects all G3 models and what causes it? Does anyone else have a working one still? Simon --- Catch me on Twitter http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype me: Simon-Royal From alanbarber at mac.com Thu Mar 11 08:12:23 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:12:23 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <9512233C-E3ED-4947-9B0F-3B881C1E43EC@ruthmurray.f2s.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> <9512233C-E3ED-4947-9B0F-3B881C1E43EC@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Message-ID: <693808CB-4F21-47E0-8501-5467D614AA2D@mac.com> Thank you Ruth Works a treat. ps any more ideas why your ipod did not work in Maderia Regards Alan On 10 Mar 2010, at 23:34, Ruth Murray wrote: > Alan > > When you paste your screen shot into the email, take a look at what > is said about the pic size in the bottom of the mail window. > > Make sure where it says "image size" in the bottom right hand corner > you change it to large. > > I am in Tiger so I guess it might be different in Leopard. > > Ruth x > > > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > >> What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste >> it into an email. >> When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: >> >>> Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? >>> Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as >>> you can >>> print any image larger. >>> regards >>> Brian >>> >>> >>>> From: Paul Chapman >>>> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>>> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >>>> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>>> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >>>> >>>>> So why doesn't it work? >>>> >>>> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >>>> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >>>> into >>>> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the >>>> file/ >>>> resolution/image size. >>>> >>>> Paul C >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>>> listinfo/nmug >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug >> > > Ruth Murray > ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com > > Ruth Murray > Graphic Design and Illustration > 01603 632334 > > Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From alanbarber at mac.com Fri Mar 12 08:03:10 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:03:10 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot In-Reply-To: <8F43EF67-867A-40C8-AC8E-84ECA090D48A@f2s.com> References: <8D84202D-778C-4F5B-BF2A-C7974E24FBCC@mac.com> <8F43EF67-867A-40C8-AC8E-84ECA090D48A@f2s.com> Message-ID: <7C308807-BF12-4B83-A39A-13AAB55EB5C2@mac.com> Good idea thanks Robbie Regards Alan On 11 Mar 2010, at 13:58, Robbie Murray wrote: > Why not zoom it to the size you want, then take a picture of it? > > (Shift+cmd+4 all at the same time, use the crosshairs to draw a box > round the bit you want, and let go ....) > > Robbie > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 22:28, Alan Barber wrote: > > What I am actually trying to do is to copy this account cat and paste > it into an email. > When I do and at whatever size it appears as almost unreadable. > > Regards > > Alan > > > On 10 Mar 2010, at 19:16, Brian Steere wrote: > >> Why not turn on page view in AW and enlarge the text and table? >> Though if you have a printed pdf you can print it larger - just as >> you can >> print any image larger. >> regards >> Brian >> >> >>> From: Paul Chapman >>> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:12:49 +0000 >>> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >>> Subject: Re: [NMUG] enlarging screen shot >>> >>> >>> On Mar 10, 2010, at 14:05, Alan Barber wrote: >>> >>>> So why doesn't it work? >>> >>> Are you trying to enlarge it with the Zoom button? if so, all that >>> does is enlarge it on the screen, not as the picture file. Pop it >>> into >>> PhotoShop/Elements/Graphic converter or similar and enlarge the >>> file/ >>> resolution/image size. >>> >>> Paul C >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 12 17:35:37 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:35:37 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Dreaded Logic/Graphics Problem Message-ID: Hi As you know I have just bought an iBook G3. And as most of you will know these were plagued by logic board/graphics chips problems, so much so Apple opened an extended repair program on them. This has worried me a little. I knew it before I bought it though. However, I was talking to a Mac friend of mine and he came up with the interesting theory of, if it hasn't failed by now then it probably isn't going to. That not all were affected just the majority and that this one was probably ok, being as it is now 9 years old and still fine. What do you lot think? Does that stand water do you think? Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 12 17:47:45 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:47:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Dreaded Logic/Graphics Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: His theory is only partly right. In production and reliability engineering, products are subject to 'The Bathtub Curve'. This generally means that any incipient production/reliability defects are likely to show themselves either fairly early in the life of the product or towards the end of the product's life. It is therefore inevitable that older products will be more prone to failure. I have begun to notice that this applies to me, too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub_curve On 12 Mar 2010, at 17:35, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > As you know I have just bought an iBook G3. And as most of you will know these were plagued by logic board/graphics chips problems, so much so Apple opened an extended repair program on them. > This has worried me a little. I knew it before I bought it though. > However, I was talking to a Mac friend of mine and he came up with the interesting theory of, if it hasn't failed by now then it probably isn't going to. That not all were affected just the majority and that this one was probably ok, being as it is now 9 years old and still fine. > What do you lot think? Does that stand water do you think? > > Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 12 18:13:13 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:13:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Dreaded Logic/Graphics Problem In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5576ED41-9987-4934-96FB-5471C4C556B2@mac.com> One caveat - just because a product is getting older doesn't necessarily mean it WILL fail tomorrow. The probability of it failing will increase with age, but it is possible you have the actual one which is the most long-lived! On 12 Mar 2010, at 17:47, Richard Nevill wrote: > His theory is only partly right. In production and reliability engineering, products are subject to 'The Bathtub Curve'. This generally means that any incipient production/reliability defects are likely to show themselves either fairly early in the life of the product or towards the end of the product's life. > > It is therefore inevitable that older products will be more prone to failure. > > I have begun to notice that this applies to me, too. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub_curve > > > On 12 Mar 2010, at 17:35, Simon Royal wrote: > >> >> Hi >> As you know I have just bought an iBook G3. And as most of you will know these were plagued by logic board/graphics chips problems, so much so Apple opened an extended repair program on them. >> This has worried me a little. I knew it before I bought it though. >> However, I was talking to a Mac friend of mine and he came up with the interesting theory of, if it hasn't failed by now then it probably isn't going to. That not all were affected just the majority and that this one was probably ok, being as it is now 9 years old and still fine. >> What do you lot think? Does that stand water do you think? >> >> > Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From richard_kelham at yahoo.co.uk Fri Mar 12 18:22:03 2010 From: richard_kelham at yahoo.co.uk (Richard Kelham) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:22:03 -0800 (PST) Subject: [NMUG] NMUG iBook G3 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <588848.5188.qm@web24705.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Simon I have an iBook G3 900 which I bought new [cough] years ago which I have used/abused every day since. It has never given me any problems with the graphics or anything else, though I have had to replace the battery. Actually I nicked the one from my wife's dead G4 iBook (she now uses a MacBook). It will probably need another new battery before long. It can't really handle streaming video or the like, but then it doesn't have to. For emails, web-surfing, writing articles and suchlike it's fine. Richard --- On Fri, 12/3/10, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:38:36 +0000 From: "Simon Royal" Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Graphics Problems To: NMUG Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Hi I have an iBook G3 that is fully working, which I feel quite lucky about. I have worked on lots of there in the past. I know the have a lot of GPU problems, something about the solder on the chip coming lose and causing display problems. What I cant seem to find is whether it affects all models. Ive seen it on some 600mhz models and seen reports of 800mhz models doing it to. Does anyone know if it affects all G3 models and what causes it? Does anyone else have a working one still? Simon From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 12 19:05:40 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:05:40 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG iBook G3 In-Reply-To: <588848.5188.qm@web24705.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: , <588848.5188.qm@web24705.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Richard I am not expecting it to do heavy things, it is a low-end G3 after all. I am just paranoid about it dieing. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:22:03 -0800 > From: richard_kelham at yahoo.co.uk > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG iBook G3 > > Simon > > I have an iBook G3 900 which I bought new [cough] years ago which I have used/abused every day since. It has never given me any problems with the graphics or anything else, though I have had to replace the battery. Actually I nicked the one from my wife's dead G4 iBook (she now uses a MacBook). It will probably need another new battery before long. > > It can't really handle streaming video or the like, but then it doesn't have to. For emails, web-surfing, writing articles and suchlike it's fine. > > > Richard > > --- On Fri, 12/3/10, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > > > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:38:36 +0000 > From: "Simon Royal" > Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Graphics Problems > To: NMUG > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi > > I have an iBook G3 that is fully working, which I feel quite lucky about. > > I have worked on lots of there in the past. I know the have a lot of GPU problems, something about the solder on the chip coming lose and causing display problems. > > What I cant seem to find is whether it affects all models. Ive seen it on some 600mhz models and seen reports of 800mhz models doing it to. > > Does anyone know if it affects all G3 models and what causes it? > > Does anyone else have a working one still? > > Simon > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 12 19:42:55 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:42:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG iBook G3 In-Reply-To: <588848.5188.qm@web24705.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <588848.5188.qm@web24705.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <6ADFD54A-6C38-47EE-A749-853F6295AF6F@mac.com> It looks like it's a fight between Richard and Simon in the iBook G3 longevity race, then ;-) Richard's report is valuable, though, because most owners of technology only pop their heads over the parapet when things go wrong. We seldom hear from the vast majority whose machines tick along with no problems. Don't worry about it 'till it happens, Simon. On 12 Mar 2010, at 18:22, Richard Kelham wrote: > Simon > > I have an iBook G3 900 which I bought new [cough] years ago which I have used/abused every day since. It has never given me any problems with the graphics or anything else, though I have had to replace the battery. Actually I nicked the one from my wife's dead G4 iBook (she now uses a MacBook). It will probably need another new battery before long. > > It can't really handle streaming video or the like, but then it doesn't have to. For emails, web-surfing, writing articles and suchlike it's fine. > > > Richard > > --- On Fri, 12/3/10, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > > > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:38:36 +0000 > From: "Simon Royal" > Subject: [NMUG] iBook G3 Graphics Problems > To: NMUG > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hi > > I have an iBook G3 that is fully working, which I feel quite lucky about. > > I have worked on lots of there in the past. I know the have a lot of GPU problems, something about the solder on the chip coming lose and causing display problems. > > What I cant seem to find is whether it affects all models. Ive seen it on some 600mhz models and seen reports of 800mhz models doing it to. > > Does anyone know if it affects all G3 models and what causes it? > > Does anyone else have a working one still? > Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From thebriggs at netmatters.co.uk Fri Mar 12 19:50:34 2010 From: thebriggs at netmatters.co.uk (Barry Briggs) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:34 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Numbers Message-ID: Help For a silly question In Numbers what do I have to do to print out row numbers after having prepared a spreadsheet with the numbers down the side When I go to print the numbers vanish I told you it was silly but if you don?t know the answer it is very frustrating Barry Briggs telephone: 01362638478 email: thebriggs at netmatters.co.uk From paul at durrant.co.uk Fri Mar 12 20:32:32 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:32:32 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Numbers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I expect to find an option in the Print dialog, but there doesn't seem to be one. It might be that it's not possible. In which case, insert an extra colum before the first column, and set the first one to 1 and subsequent ones to previous cell plus one, and so create the row numbers on the spreadsheet itself. regards, Paul On 12 Mar 2010, at 19:50, Barry Briggs wrote: > Help > For a silly question > In Numbers what do I have to do to print out row numbers after having > prepared a spreadsheet with the numbers down the side > When I go to print the numbers vanish > I told you it was silly but if you don?t know the answer it is very > frustrating From ferrers_young at hotmail.com Fri Mar 12 20:50:39 2010 From: ferrers_young at hotmail.com (Ferrers Young) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:50:39 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Numbers In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: In Excel, its in Page Setup... under File (if that's any help - I don't have Numbers) Ferrers > From: paul at durrant.co.uk > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:32:32 +0000 > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Numbers > > I expect to find an option in the Print dialog, but there doesn't seem > to be one. > > It might be that it's not possible. In which case, insert an extra > colum before the first column, and set the first one to 1 and > subsequent ones to previous cell plus one, and so create the row > numbers on the spreadsheet itself. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 12 Mar 2010, at 19:50, Barry Briggs wrote: > > > Help > > For a silly question > > In Numbers what do I have to do to print out row numbers after having > > prepared a spreadsheet with the numbers down the side > > When I go to print the numbers vanish > > I told you it was silly but if you don?t know the answer it is very > > frustrating > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ferrers_young at hotmail.com Fri Mar 12 20:58:13 2010 From: ferrers_young at hotmail.com (Ferrers Young) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:58:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Numbers In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: It looks as if you'll have to go with Paul's suggestion - see http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2280401&tstart=0 Ferrers > From: paul at durrant.co.uk > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:32:32 +0000 > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Numbers > > I expect to find an option in the Print dialog, but there doesn't seem > to be one. > > It might be that it's not possible. In which case, insert an extra > colum before the first column, and set the first one to 1 and > subsequent ones to previous cell plus one, and so create the row > numbers on the spreadsheet itself. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 12 Mar 2010, at 19:50, Barry Briggs wrote: > > > Help > > For a silly question > > In Numbers what do I have to do to print out row numbers after having > > prepared a spreadsheet with the numbers down the side > > When I go to print the numbers vanish > > I told you it was silly but if you don?t know the answer it is very > > frustrating > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alanbarber at mac.com Fri Mar 12 21:09:55 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:09:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] itunes on pc Message-ID: I am trying to help via a 3rd person a lad who has cerebral palsy. He has been using itunes on a pc for sometime with no problems. He moved his "music to an external hard drive" and couldn't access it. With great difficulty he went into Birmingham Apple store and they recovered it back to his pc. His problem is that he is asked for his password every time he tries to download to his ipod. It seems to be working after this but he finds it a problem. Have I given enough info for someone to come up with a solution. Regards Alan From alanbarber at mac.com Fri Mar 12 22:05:14 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:05:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iPod on pc Message-ID: <06C77C22-8916-4B7C-A687-72CB3FBE1A33@mac.com> I have just found out that the iPod is not working even after the password has been entered. I know this is not strictly a mac problem but I am just trying to help regards Alan sent from my iPod touch From richard_kelham at yahoo.co.uk Fri Mar 12 22:34:13 2010 From: richard_kelham at yahoo.co.uk (Richard Kelham) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:34:13 +0000 (GMT) Subject: [NMUG] =?utf-8?b?R8KjIGlCb29r?= In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <577368.47845.qm@web24716.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Hi Simon I only bought the G3 iBook because my PB190 finally died! Don't worry about it dying ? just make sure you keep all the important stuff backed up! Yup, in my spare time I also teach grannies to suck eggs... Richard --- On Fri, 12/3/10, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:05:40 +0000 From: Simon Royal Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG iBook G3 To: NMUG Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Richard I am not expecting it to do heavy things, it is a low-end G3 after all. I am just paranoid about it dieing. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum From macman at f2s.com Fri Mar 12 22:44:14 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:44:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] =?iso-8859-1?q?G=A3_iBook?= In-Reply-To: <577368.47845.qm@web24716.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <577368.47845.qm@web24716.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Wish I'd known - my daughter's looking to sell her PB180 which I bought when she went to university - still going strong ... Robbie On 12 Mar 2010, at 22:34, Richard Kelham wrote: Hi Simon I only bought the G3 iBook because my PB190 finally died! From jill at 2js.org Sat Mar 13 08:20:32 2010 From: jill at 2js.org (Jill Searle) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:20:32 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] rapidweaver Message-ID: <5D88E1DD-A98D-4E29-8C98-01EBDBD49962@2js.org> where did you get the code? I can't get past squeeze. From alanbarber at mac.com Sat Mar 13 08:51:36 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:51:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ipod for pc. Message-ID: <0E0CF713-2CA7-4C90-B488-C36CF072CEA8@mac.com> I'm getting more info by each email. Seems the lad has to enter his password to download EACH track to his ipod hence the cry for help. If anyone has the vaguest notion of whats going on I would be grateful for any suggestions. Regards Alan From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Sat Mar 13 10:18:34 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:18:34 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Clips In-Reply-To: <610499.86413.qm@web86507.mail.ird.yahoo.com> References: <610499.86413.qm@web86507.mail.ird.yahoo.com> Message-ID: More on clips Simple as the Meerkats say If you hold down the control key and click on your desired clipping in the floating Clips palette, you get the option to copy the clip on a pop up menu then pasting where you want is simple and all the clips are easily available think I'll be using this a lot!! Heather On 11 Mar 2010, at 08:51, VALERIE HARDMAN wrote: > Mar 2010 18:12:48 +0000 > From: Heather Tamplin > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Macheist - Clips and Monkey Island > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: <899DBAAB-226C-4D89-BC95-180693E796BF at btinternet.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; > delsp=yes > > Had a look at clips as I hadn't found it simple - > made a helpful discovery .... > > Click on the clips icon on the dock - (screen dims and all copied bits > display ) > choose preferences from the Clips menu - > you can get to preferences even though the dimmed screen disappears. > > In preferences you will see that all the pasting is done with keyboard > commands > that you can customise > > > hope this helps > > Heather > > Thanks Heather,I looked at this and thought it was complicated, what > I expected was to be able to just choose a clip from the main screen > and copy/paste it. I can't even get the clips to expand so I can > see them properly. I am wondering if it has downloaded properly but > have done it twice with no difference.Valerie > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.uk From ferrers_young at hotmail.com Sat Mar 13 10:37:37 2010 From: ferrers_young at hotmail.com (Ferrers Young) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:37:37 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday meeting - more info required! Message-ID: Hi All, I managed to extricate myself from my bed early enough this morning and hossed down to St. Mathews Road. First visiting the church at the top of the road, I gained access through the first door but the doors beyond were locked. I left the building setting off the intruder alarm! Not seeing any signs of a meeting, I went down the road to the second church building. Again, I was able to enter the first door but doors beyond were locked and again I had set off an alarm! So I?ll have to continue using Photoshop Elements unenlightened with just a book for guidance. Cheers, Ferrers _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From turrethouse at talktalk.net Sat Mar 13 10:53:03 2010 From: turrethouse at talktalk.net (hugh morgan) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:53:03 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday meeting - more info required! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: >Hi All, > > I managed to extricate myself from my bed early enough this >morning and hossed down to St. Mathews Road. First visiting the >church at the top of the road, I gained access through the first >door but the doors beyond were locked. I left the building setting >off the intruder alarm! Not seeing any signs of a meeting, I went >down the road to the second church building. Again, I was able to >enter the first door but doors beyond were locked and again I had >set off an alarm! > > So I'll have to continue using Photoshop Elements unenlightened >with just a book for guidance. > >Cheers, >Ferrers > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now >http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >_______________________________________________ >Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From turrethouse at talktalk.net Sat Mar 13 10:56:30 2010 From: turrethouse at talktalk.net (hugh morgan) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:56:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday meeting - more info required! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: >I think you were at the wrong church! It's not the one in St >Mathews Road, it's the one in Telegraph Lane West with a big open >gravelled car park at the front. Find nmug thro door in left hand >corner. Maybe yyou could still make it! Hugh Morgan >Hi All, > > I managed to extricate myself from my bed early enough this >morning and hossed down to St. Mathews Road. First visiting the >church at the top of the road, I gained access through the first >door but the doors beyond were locked. I left the building setting >off the intruder alarm! Not seeing any signs of a meeting, I went >down the road to the second church building. Again, I was able to >enter the first door but doors beyond were locked and again I had >set off an alarm! > > So I'll have to continue using Photoshop Elements unenlightened >with just a book for guidance. > >Cheers, >Ferrers > > >_________________________________________________________________ >Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now >http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >_______________________________________________ >Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Sat Mar 13 10:58:56 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:58:56 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ipod for pc. In-Reply-To: <0E0CF713-2CA7-4C90-B488-C36CF072CEA8@mac.com> Message-ID: I don't know Windows - but if it were a Mac I would guess that the login details are not saved to the keychain. So on a PC is there a checkbox to 'remember this password'? Or is there some sort of security software preventing normal function under the aegis of the war against infection? all the best Brian From alanbarber at mac.com Sat Mar 13 11:14:57 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:14:57 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ipod for pc. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Brian - will pass this on. Regards Alan On 13 Mar 2010, at 10:58, Brian Steere wrote: > I don't know Windows - but if it were a Mac I would guess that the > login > details are not saved to the keychain. > So on a PC is there a checkbox to 'remember this password'? > Or is there some sort of security software preventing normal > function under > the aegis of the war against infection? > > all the best > Brian > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Sat Mar 13 11:07:42 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:07:42 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Clips In-Reply-To: Message-ID: For those not on Clips - the free and wonderful Butler includes a clipboard manager. I have a clipboard menuette where recent clips are easily accessed. Works very well for me - including knowing that a short term save is made by select all and copying it - for when I am writing in web page comment boxes etc - anddont want to lose what I've written if the sub,it fails etc. Butler is primarily my application launcher as I have a key that I type a bit of the name and then hit return to launch. And those that I use most I give a hotkey. So 'ka' gets me keychain access. Control m gets me my mail. It offers a whole lot more but I felt to mention this much. regards Brian From swimwire at googlemail.com Sat Mar 13 13:25:45 2010 From: swimwire at googlemail.com (Jack Webb-Heller) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:25:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Cutting files/folders in the Finder Message-ID: Hi NMUG, Having moved (permanently) from Windows recently (hooray!) I can't get used to the fact that in Mac OS X Snow Leopard I cannot 'cut' files and folders. I often want to move stuff from my downloads folder to Documents folder etc. However I cannot cut the files, I can copy them but cannot Cut. Why not? This strikes me as a little illogical. It just means that after copying I then have to navigate BACK to the Downloads folder and manually delete, an extra step which could easily be avoided. Is there a way to enable the Cut option in the menu? It's there, but disabled. Jack From paul at durrant.co.uk Sat Mar 13 14:13:18 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:13:18 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Cutting files/folders in the Finder In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: No, there's no cut for files. If you open both windows at once you can drag&drop instead. I think the idea of having files invisibly on the clipboard was considered a little too weird and dangerous. It's certainly a design decision, not an oversight. regards, Paul On 13 Mar 2010, at 13:25, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > Having moved (permanently) from Windows recently (hooray!) I can't > get used to the fact that in Mac OS X Snow Leopard I cannot 'cut' > files and folders. I often want to move stuff from my downloads > folder to Documents folder etc. However I cannot cut the files, I > can copy them but cannot Cut. Why not? This strikes me as a little > illogical. It just means that after copying I then have to navigate > BACK to the Downloads folder and manually delete, an extra step > which could easily be avoided. > > Is there a way to enable the Cut option in the menu? It's there, but > disabled. From ricnev at mac.com Sat Mar 13 15:25:45 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:25:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Saturday meeting - more info required! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4AD9888E-E621-4679-844F-8456FC69B03F@mac.com> Sorry, Ferrers! I usually put the full address on any notice I put out about meetings - I forgot this time! As others have pointed out, there are two St. Matthews Churches around - the one we meet at for our tutorial sessions is the one in Telegraph Lane West. Link: http://www.stmatthewschurch.org.uk/findus.php You missed a great meeting! But rest assured, we will be re-visiting Photoshop Elements again - we only scratched the surface today! In the meantime, I'm sure there are a few power users of PE around here who can give help and assistance if you have any particular queries. On 13 Mar 2010, at 10:37, Ferrers Young wrote: > > Hi All, > > I managed to extricate myself from my bed early enough this morning and hossed down to St. Mathews Road. First visiting the church at the top of the road, I gained access through the first door but the doors beyond were locked. I left the building setting off the intruder alarm! Not seeing any signs of a meeting, I went down the road to the second church building. Again, I was able to enter the first door but doors beyond were locked and again I had set off an alarm! > > So I?ll have to continue using Photoshop Elements unenlightened with just a book for guidance. > Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From allanmacam at me.com Sat Mar 13 15:30:18 2010 From: allanmacam at me.com (Allan) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:30:18 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Cutting files/folders in the Finder In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 13 Mar 2010, at 13:25, Jack Webb-Heller wrote: > Hi NMUG, > > Having moved (permanently) from Windows recently (hooray!) I can't get used to the fact that in Mac OS X Snow Leopard I cannot 'cut' files and folders. I often want to move stuff from my downloads folder to Documents folder etc. However I cannot cut the files, I can copy them but cannot Cut. Why not? This strikes me as a little illogical. It just means that after copying I then have to navigate BACK to the Downloads folder and manually delete, an extra step which could easily be avoided. > > Is there a way to enable the Cut option in the menu? It's there, but disabled. > Using Automator, you can make a simple Service from File & Folders and Move Finder items. Very simple to set up and does away with having to delete file after copying them. Allan Johns. From brian at clearlight.uk.net Sat Mar 13 18:33:46 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:33:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Cutting files/folders in the Finder In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Hold Command while dragging a file to another volume and it deletes the original after copying. I don't know a way to do this with the keyboard but if you opened a new window after copying a file and navigated in that then the original file is still visible to command delete after the copy. I think it would be nice to have cut and paste of files with a floating window - or some similar feedback. hope this helps regards Brian Jack Webb-Heller said recently: > Hi NMUG, > > Having moved (permanently) from Windows recently (hooray!) I can't get used to > the fact that in Mac OS X Snow Leopard I cannot 'cut' files and folders. I > often want to move stuff from my downloads folder to Documents folder etc. > However I cannot cut the files, I can copy them but cannot Cut. Why not? This > strikes me as a little illogical. It just means that after copying I then have > to navigate BACK to the Downloads folder and manually delete, an extra step > which could easily be avoided. > > Is there a way to enable the Cut option in the menu? It's there, but disabled. > > Jack > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 14 16:19:29 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:19:29 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub Message-ID: Hi. I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ricnev at mac.com Sun Mar 14 16:46:47 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:46:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> I had bad problems with both a white BT Home Hub and later a replacement black BTHH. The problems disappeared when I gave up and switched off the wireless functionality of the BTHH and hooked it up by ethernet to an Apple Time Capsule. Just do the same with the wireless router of your choice and I'd think you'd be 'good to go' as the Yanks say. I also use a few powerline ethernet adaptors to reach the furthest parts of our house - wireless networking does not like brick walls, copper cylinders, water tanks, boilers, microwaves, metallic white goods, fishtanks, electric motors and switchgear, old cars and motorbikes, structural steelwork, wireless phones etc. In fact, it's amazing it works at all, isn't it?!! On 14 Mar 2010, at 16:19, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi. > I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. > It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. > In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. > The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. > Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. > I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. > Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. > Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. > Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Sun Mar 14 17:54:13 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:54:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4B9D22C5.3050405@stackyard.org> Hi Simon, (says Ken, stirring from a long slumber) Yes, 802.11 is pretty dodgy isn't it? Well, it's better if all members are 802.11n but mileage varies once 802.11g and b come into the mix. Many "n" routers will throttle back to using 802.11g if they have to talk to a "g" adapter making a mockery of their "n" abilities, even if there are "n" adapters present. The first thing you can try is changing the channel using the advanced setup on the HomeHub. It's usually set automatically and although different networks can (allegedly) share channels, it's better to use your own. Try setting it to something at the other end of the list from the one it's currently on. They often default to channel 6 so setting it to 1 or 13 might improve the situation. You might want to do a scan for other networks to see if any are using the new channel. If you get another router, i.e. Netgear, setting the username to btuser at btinternet.com and the password to "0" should get it to log in and get an internet connection as BT, contrary to most other ISPs, don't really do much ADSL authentication. Some BT users are actually issued with a username and password. If you are one of these, use them. Otherwise use the generic ones. Any router will work. It's just standard ADSL. However, many BT HomeHubs are locked to a BT connection so cannot usually be used with other ISPs. Ken On 14/03/2010 16:19, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi. > I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. > It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. > In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. > The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. > Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. > I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. > Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. > Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. > Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From macman at f2s.com Sun Mar 14 18:21:50 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:21:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> References: <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> Message-ID: <3B15B1A2-8D6A-4A45-B29D-DA6DA07F0CC1@f2s.com> I had an email this week from ebuyer for Netgear ones for ?15.00 each - quite a price drop ... Robbie On 14 Mar 2010, at 16:46, Richard Nevill wrote: I also use a few powerline ethernet adaptors to reach the furthest parts of our house From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 14 18:39:20 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:39:20 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> References: , <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> Message-ID: Richard I have never had as many problems with wireless as I have with this BTHomeHub. Even my Tiscali branded Siemens router was better than this. When I had my NetGear router when I lived in Norwich, I used to be able to take the dog for a walk round the block and still surf and pick up emails. In fact I had the opposite problem, I was concerned others would take advantage of it. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: ricnev at mac.com > Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:46:47 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] BT Home Hub > > I had bad problems with both a white BT Home Hub and later a replacement black BTHH. > > The problems disappeared when I gave up and switched off the wireless functionality of the BTHH and hooked it up by ethernet to an Apple Time Capsule. > > Just do the same with the wireless router of your choice and I'd think you'd be 'good to go' as the Yanks say. > > I also use a few powerline ethernet adaptors to reach the furthest parts of our house - wireless networking does not like brick walls, copper cylinders, water tanks, boilers, microwaves, metallic white goods, fishtanks, electric motors and switchgear, old cars and motorbikes, structural steelwork, wireless phones etc. > > In fact, it's amazing it works at all, isn't it?!! > > > On 14 Mar 2010, at 16:19, Simon Royal wrote: > > > > > Hi. > > I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. > > It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. > > In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. > > The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. > > Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. > > I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. > > Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. > > Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. > > Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 14 18:42:40 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:42:40 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: <4B9D22C5.3050405@stackyard.org> References: , <4B9D22C5.3050405@stackyard.org> Message-ID: Ken I have tried different channels. Yes, it was set to automatic and yes it was picking out channel 6. I am on 1 now and it has made a marginal difference. The computer above the hub nows stays connected 90% of the time, but it is very slow. I might try it at the other end. There is only one other network near me and it was also on 6 and I think it is nexts doors HomeHub. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:54:13 +0000 > From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] BT Home Hub > > Hi Simon, > > (says Ken, stirring from a long slumber) Yes, 802.11 is pretty > dodgy isn't it? Well, it's better if all members are 802.11n but > mileage varies once 802.11g and b come into the mix. Many "n" routers > will throttle back to using 802.11g if they have to talk to a "g" > adapter making a mockery of their "n" abilities, even if there are "n" > adapters present. The first thing you can try is changing the channel > using the advanced setup on the HomeHub. It's usually set automatically > and although different networks can (allegedly) share channels, it's > better to use your own. Try setting it to something at the other end of > the list from the one it's currently on. They often default to channel > 6 so setting it to 1 or 13 might improve the situation. You might want > to do a scan for other networks to see if any are using the new channel. > > If you get another router, i.e. Netgear, setting the username to > btuser at btinternet.com and the password to "0" should get it to log in > and get an internet connection as BT, contrary to most other ISPs, > don't really do much ADSL authentication. Some BT users are actually > issued with a username and password. If you are one of these, use > them. Otherwise use the generic ones. Any router will work. It's just > standard ADSL. However, many BT HomeHubs are locked to a BT connection > so cannot usually be used with other ISPs. > > Ken > > On 14/03/2010 16:19, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi. > > I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. > > It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. > > In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. > > The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. > > Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. > > I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. > > Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. > > Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. > > Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. > > Simon Royal > > > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From penguinsplj at me.com Sun Mar 14 20:02:39 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:02:39 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] AppleCare and the iPad Message-ID: <80B842C1-82CB-46C7-8D0F-DD2FDED6895D@me.com> It looks like Apple are classing their iPad in the same group as the iPhone and only offering 2 years as Apple Care as opposed to the 3 years you get with the computers. I suppose it reflects how they think they will be used/abused rather than they just don't trust the build quality. Paul C From brian at clearlight.uk.net Sun Mar 14 22:33:25 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:33:25 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] AppleCare and the iPad In-Reply-To: <80B842C1-82CB-46C7-8D0F-DD2FDED6895D@me.com> Message-ID: Or that they know the first models will be so utterly outclassed by those two years down the line that they will mostly be handed down or sold to make way for a new one. regards Brian Paul Chapman said recently: > It looks like Apple are classing their iPad in the same group as the > iPhone and only offering 2 years as Apple Care as opposed to the 3 > years you get with the computers. I suppose it reflects how they think > they will be used/abused rather than they just don't trust the build > quality. > > Paul C > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From karl.hortt at btinternet.com Mon Mar 15 07:46:56 2010 From: karl.hortt at btinternet.com (Karl hortt) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:46:56 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT Home Hub In-Reply-To: References: , <381BB461-93A4-413D-96F7-4C356F0AF3E3@mac.com> Message-ID: <2A392287-BCA6-4678-8E18-E210DFC12B7B@btinternet.com> Hi there, I use 2 BT Home hubs ( White Models ) They work great, I bought the second one for ?10 from Ebay, I use them because they can use WDS, ( Wireless Distribution service ) ie one main router, the other acts as a repeater, very easy to setup this gives me a very wide wireless coverage, throughout my house, barns and and farm yard, great for when I am using Iplayer on my Iphone Karl On 14 Mar 2010, at 18:39, Simon Royal wrote: > > Richard > I have never had as many problems with wireless as I have with this BTHomeHub. Even my Tiscali branded Siemens router was better than this. > When I had my NetGear router when I lived in Norwich, I used to be able to take the dog for a walk round the block and still surf and pick up emails. In fact I had the opposite problem, I was concerned others would take advantage of it. > > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > >> From: ricnev at mac.com >> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:46:47 +0000 >> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >> Subject: Re: [NMUG] BT Home Hub >> >> I had bad problems with both a white BT Home Hub and later a replacement black BTHH. >> >> The problems disappeared when I gave up and switched off the wireless functionality of the BTHH and hooked it up by ethernet to an Apple Time Capsule. >> >> Just do the same with the wireless router of your choice and I'd think you'd be 'good to go' as the Yanks say. >> >> I also use a few powerline ethernet adaptors to reach the furthest parts of our house - wireless networking does not like brick walls, copper cylinders, water tanks, boilers, microwaves, metallic white goods, fishtanks, electric motors and switchgear, old cars and motorbikes, structural steelwork, wireless phones etc. >> >> In fact, it's amazing it works at all, isn't it?!! >> >> >> On 14 Mar 2010, at 16:19, Simon Royal wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi. >>> I am having a lot of problems with my BT Home Hub. It is one of the black ones. >>> It sits on my front room window sill. The room next to it is ok except the far edge which doesn't get a signal and is only 20 foot away with a wall in the middle. >>> In the room above the router is a PC that struggles to keep a signal. When it does it is weak. I have computers in the room next to that (above and one room across from the router). One gets a good signal using a USB stick, the other computer will not even see the wireless network even with the same USB stick. >>> The three machines are Windows XP machines. I also have an IBM ThinkPad laptop running Windows XP and this struggled to get connected to the router even in the room next to it today. >>> Funnily though, I have an iBook G3 with built in Airport card and this doesn't have a problem connecting at all - anywhere. >>> I also have a Nokia E65 which is set to automatically pick up emails every 30 minutes, this does work pretty much anywhere - except in the far end of the room. >>> Does anyone else have one of these black HomeHubs? Does anyone else have problems or know people with problems with theirs? It is causing a lot of problems in my house. I have a lot of computers not connecting to the internet and it is annoying. >>> Is it possible to swap the HomeHub for a different router as I think it is the router at fault? It really has poor signal strength. I liked my NetGear router, it had amazing signal strength and length and was thinking of getting a DG834G router. >>> Is it hard to does this? BT claim that it is the best router for signal performance - although it does state if you are using N equipment. To be honest, it is rubbish. >> >> Richard Nevill >> ricnev at mac.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Mon Mar 15 09:35:35 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:35:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Surplus to requirements Message-ID: <5A588D75-5FD4-405A-8A1A-65619487FC6B@virgin.net> Hello All, Good home (or small museum!) wanted for: 1. La Cie CD writer (SCSI) 2. Zip drive (SCSI) 100Mb and some discs 3. Mac 7100+ monitor with built-in speakers Also, G4 Digital Audio model, 533Mz, 2 HDs, 1Mb RAM, Superdrive, analogue TV tuner, OS 9.2 and Tiger on separate HDs Any offers invited for this off list please. Ken Arnoldi From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 15 10:16:05 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:16:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations Message-ID: Hi With my rubbish BTHomeHub I have decided to swap it out completely for something with a better signal range. I was going to try the 'wireless distribution service' as suggested by Karl, but it appears this Hub version isn't supported. So, I am asking people for their recommendations. I need something with a very good signal range. I don't need any fancy bells and whistles, just a B/G router with WPA. I have been looking at a NetGear DG834G, but would like to know what others use? I am also looking at the Linksys WRT54G too. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 15 10:52:55 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:52:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> Netgear DG834 PN The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless Modem Router (Gateway) adjusts to interference and the physical barriers to maximize coverage. With RangeMax dynamic connectivity there is no need to spend extra money on range extenders, repeaters and external antennas. There is also no need to throw away your older wireless devices; the DG834PN wireless modem router is compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g and SuperG products and will boost their range and speed. Coverage is maximized when the DG834PN is used in conjunction with NETGEAR's RangeMax PC cards and adapters. RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-in, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal antennas. The RangeMax DG834PN wireless modem router constantly surveys your home or office environment for physical barriers and interference: The RangeMax modem router adapts on the fly, adjusting the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers. For example; if you carry your laptop from the kitchen to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from a choice of numerous antenna configurations to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection! Everyone will enjoy consistently high- speed connections, everywhere in your house - no signal dropouts or wireless dead spots. NETGEAR ensures that every computer, laptop or console user connected to your wireless network can work and play safely. The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless modem router comes with a double firewall, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption and WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key) security. These security features add powerful safeguards against unauthorized usage. The DG834PN is an easy to set-up, single box solution, it plugs straight into your ADSL line - there is no need for a separate modem. Once the DG834PN modem router is connected, configuration is also easy, via NETGEAR's Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard automatically detects your ISP's network settings, and then walks you through each step of the installation process On 15 Mar 2010, at 10:16, Simon Royal wrote: Hi With my rubbish BTHomeHub I have decided to swap it out completely for something with a better signal range. I was going to try the 'wireless distribution service' as suggested by Karl, but it appears this Hub version isn't supported. So, I am asking people for their recommendations. I need something with a very good signal range. I don't need any fancy bells and whistles, just a B/G router with WPA. I have been looking at a NetGear DG834G, but would like to know what others use? I am also looking at the Linksys WRT54G too. Simon Royal From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 15 10:59:13 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:59:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> Message-ID: Robbie Wow! That was very informative. It seems the NetGear DG834 range are well recommended. Also the DG834G is the most sold/bought router. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: macman at f2s.com > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:52:55 +0000 > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Router Recommendations > > Netgear DG834 PN > > The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless Modem Router (Gateway) adjusts to > interference and the physical barriers to maximize coverage. With > RangeMax dynamic connectivity there is no need to spend extra money on > range extenders, repeaters and external antennas. There is also no > need to throw away your older wireless devices; the DG834PN wireless > modem router is compatible with 802.11b, 802.11g and SuperG products > and will boost their range and speed. Coverage is maximized when the > DG834PN is used in conjunction with NETGEAR's RangeMax PC cards and > adapters. > > RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-in, Multi-Out) technology > that uses seven internal antennas. The RangeMax DG834PN wireless modem > router constantly surveys your home or office environment for physical > barriers and interference: The RangeMax modem router adapts on the > fly, adjusting the wireless signal to compensate for these performance > blockers. For example; if you carry your laptop from the kitchen to > the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from > a choice of numerous antenna configurations to deliver you the > fastest, clearest connection! Everyone will enjoy consistently high- > speed connections, everywhere in your house - no signal dropouts or > wireless dead spots. > > NETGEAR ensures that every computer, laptop or console user connected > to your wireless network can work and play safely. The DG834PN > RangeMax Wireless modem router comes with a double firewall, WEP > (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption and WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected > Access, Pre-Shared Key) security. These security features add powerful > safeguards against unauthorized usage. > > The DG834PN is an easy to set-up, single box solution, it plugs > straight into your ADSL line - there is no need for a separate modem. > Once the DG834PN modem router is connected, configuration is also > easy, via NETGEAR's Smart Wizard. The Smart Wizard automatically > detects your ISP's network settings, and then walks you through each > step of the installation process > > > On 15 Mar 2010, at 10:16, Simon Royal wrote: > > > Hi > With my rubbish BTHomeHub I have decided to swap it out completely for > something with a better signal range. I was going to try the 'wireless > distribution service' as suggested by Karl, but it appears this Hub > version isn't supported. > So, I am asking people for their recommendations. I need something > with a very good signal range. I don't need any fancy bells and > whistles, just a B/G router with WPA. > I have been looking at a NetGear DG834G, but would like to know what > others use? I am also looking at the Linksys WRT54G too. > Simon Royal > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Mon Mar 15 11:59:17 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:59:17 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> Message-ID: <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> Methinks Robby copied and pasted massively from the Netgear web site (you naughty boy, Robbie). I don't know if the DG834PN will use 802.11n if there are 802.11g devices present. I suspect it won't ("...Coverage is maximized when the DG834PN is used in conjunction with NETGEAR's RangeMax PC cards and adapters...."), so the "n" capabilities could well be wasted on your network although "n" routers are alleged to give slightly better performance to "g" adapters. I've not seen such an effect myself but I haven't done any experimentation either. Although most routers seem to be more or less the same, Netgear ones have a more logical administration web site which seems generally better organized and easier to manage than almost all others. Some, such as BT HomeHubs and D-Link routers are positively infuriating. I don't like the latest DG834Gs (V5) as much as the version 4 devices. They have more buttons to irritate the unwary such as a power switch and a "Wireless Off" button which can be bumped accidentally if the router is near human/pet activity, thus causing hours of pointless diagnostic fun and games. But aside from this, they are perfectly good routers. Do make sure you update the firmware to the latest version. The early versions of the DG834Gv5 firmware were appalling and wireless connections just kept disappearing. It now appears OK. Be wary of old routers from the likes of eBay. Routers can be affected over the long term by power or telephone line voltage transients or lack of proper ventilation so that fantastic deal you've found may provide you with a router that behaves very erratically, if at all. They can often appear to be working perfectly except when they aren't, and it can be difficult to prove to the seller that the router has passed over to the next world. Failure modes are many and varied. Good hunting. Ken On 15/03/2010 10:59, Simon Royal wrote: > Robbie > Wow! That was very informative. It seems the NetGear DG834 range are well recommended. Also the DG834G is the most sold/bought router. > > From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 15 12:23:07 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:23:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Is My HomeHub Faulty? Message-ID: Hi I have been thinking about my HomeHub and speaking to other owners and they do not have the problems I am facing. A wireless router, should at least reach the next room shouldn't it. I have played around with the settings and changed the channel not to much difference. I am writing this email on my ThinkPad (my wife is using the iBook) in the next room and every 20 minutes it drops connection and most of the time reconnects automatically. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From munkt0n at gmail.com Mon Mar 15 12:43:29 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:43:29 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Is My HomeHub Faulty? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: if it's got the BT logo on it there's a 99% it will be utter rubbish On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > I have been thinking about my HomeHub and speaking to other owners and they do not have the problems I am facing. > A wireless router, should at least reach the next room shouldn't it. I have played around with the settings and changed the channel not to much difference. > I am writing this email on my ThinkPad (my wife is using the iBook) in the next room and every 20 minutes it drops connection and most of the time reconnects automatically. > > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 15 12:50:59 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:50:59 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> Message-ID: <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> Not quite - I copied & pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. If you take the time to read it properly, it does not claim at any point to be an 802.11n device, merely b, g and SuperG. Having now owned one for 6 months my experience is that the MIMO feature does maximise the wireless signal compared to the basic DG834. Robbie On 15 Mar 2010, at 11:59, Ken Hamer wrote: Methinks Robby copied and pasted massively from the Netgear web site (you naughty boy, Robbie). I don't know if the DG834PN will use 802.11n if there are 802.11g devices present. I suspect it won't ("...Coverage is maximized when the DG834PN is used in conjunction with NETGEAR's RangeMax PC cards and adapters...."), so the "n" capabilities could well be wasted on your network although "n" routers are alleged to give slightly better performance to "g" adapters. I've not seen such an effect myself but I haven't done any experimentation either. From ricnev at mac.com Mon Mar 15 13:45:30 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:45:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> References: <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> Message-ID: One way to avoid hints of naughtiness is to attribute. If one cuts and pastes chunks of info without making substantial changes and re-interpretations, then one leaves oneself open to comment. Perhaps a link to the info could have been used instead. (I must remember my own advice - I'm sure I've copied and pasted stuff here in the past without due attribution) Retailers seldom attribute - I presume they have arrangements with manufacturer's literature copyright holders to use material without attribution. Your motive was to be helpful, so well done. Simon's reaction was appreciative, so the information you helped him with certainly hit the right target. On 15 Mar 2010, at 12:50, Robbie Murray wrote: > I copied & pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may > well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent > review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's > naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From michelehurst at mac.com Mon Mar 15 14:09:49 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:09:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] new macbook Message-ID: <96FA4F14-FBFF-4BDE-A3F4-1F5558DCF1E3@mac.com> Hi All Just got myself a refurb macbook aluminium 5 1 , glossy screen (13inch) 250 g HD, 2G ram, 2.4 ghz. It looks just like a macbook pro in case and design, cant seem to find much out about it from apple. Came with 1 yr guarantee and an apple care pack. snow leopard etc. Bought from argos clearance for ?450 + VAT. I'm thrilled but as I cant find much info out does everyone think this was a good buy and where can I find some good info out. Thanks Michele ps my trusty 17" power book now semi pensioned to kids, still doesn't look old!!!!! From munkt0n at gmail.com Mon Mar 15 14:34:07 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:34:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] new macbook In-Reply-To: <96FA4F14-FBFF-4BDE-A3F4-1F5558DCF1E3@mac.com> References: <96FA4F14-FBFF-4BDE-A3F4-1F5558DCF1E3@mac.com> Message-ID: if you click on the apple menu and choose 'about this mac' you'll see the apple logo, then Mac OS X, the below that a version number in grey. click the version a couple of times to find out your Macs serial number, then enter that number in the site below, it will tell you exactly what model/revision it is, and an approx date of manufacture. http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 2:09 PM, Michele Hurst wrote: > Hi All > Just got myself a refurb macbook aluminium 5 1 , glossy screen > (13inch) 250 g HD, 2G ram, 2.4 ghz. It looks just like a macbook pro > in case and design, cant seem to find much out about it from apple. > Came with 1 yr guarantee and an apple care pack. snow leopard etc. > Bought from argos clearance for ?450 + VAT. I'm thrilled but as I cant > find much info out does everyone think this was a good buy and where > can I find some good info out. > Thanks > Michele > ps my trusty 17" power book now semi pensioned to kids, still doesn't > look old!!!!! > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From paul at durrant.co.uk Mon Mar 15 14:46:13 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:46:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] new macbook In-Reply-To: <96FA4F14-FBFF-4BDE-A3F4-1F5558DCF1E3@mac.com> References: <96FA4F14-FBFF-4BDE-A3F4-1F5558DCF1E3@mac.com> Message-ID: <20BE12A1-3B18-4FF0-B852-E38CAF5F1DE1@durrant.co.uk> That's a very good price. If it also include AppleCare, that's an amazing price! Just follow the instructions in the AppleCare pack to register it with Apple, and you'll have a three years parts & labour guarantee, with telephone support. There was only one aluminium MacBook model. All other 13" Aluminium MacBooks are labelled as MacBook Pro. Released in October 2008, discontinued in June 2009. You have the high end model, with a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. It's officially called the MacBook (13", Aluminium, Late 2008). You can find tech specs here: http://support.apple.com/kb/SP500 You can expand the RAM to 4GB by replacing the 1GB so-dimms in there at the moment with 2GB so-dimms. You should be able to do that for under ?100, e.g. from crucial: http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=A754E3ADA5CA7304 You should find you have a back-lit keyboard. This is the only MacBook to ever come with a back-lit keyboard. It has the faster, separate graphics chip (NVIDIA GeForce 9400M. All in all, a very nice machine at the price. It's one and only drawback is the lack of a firewire port. Good buy! regards, Paul On 15 Mar 2010, at 14:09, Michele Hurst wrote: > Hi All > Just got myself a refurb macbook aluminium 5 1 , glossy screen > (13inch) 250 g HD, 2G ram, 2.4 ghz. It looks just like a macbook pro > in case and design, cant seem to find much out about it from apple. > Came with 1 yr guarantee and an apple care pack. snow leopard etc. > Bought from argos clearance for ?450 + VAT. I'm thrilled but as I cant > find much info out does everyone think this was a good buy and where > can I find some good info out. > Thanks > Michele > ps my trusty 17" power book now semi pensioned to kids, still doesn't > look old!!!!! From producjohns at gmail.com Mon Mar 15 17:26:01 2010 From: producjohns at gmail.com (john) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:26:01 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ibook broken screen In-Reply-To: <1268670925.5239.14.camel@studio-laptop> References: <1268670925.5239.14.camel@studio-laptop> Message-ID: <1268673961.6051.4.camel@john-desktop> Hi I was given an ibook g4 with a smashed 12" screen. After looking at prices on ebay for a replacement LCD, they seem too much to be worth the fix! Does anyone know of a place where I could get the spare part (maybe used) without spending too much? If not, would a different brand 12" screen work with it? Many thanks! John From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Mon Mar 15 18:49:39 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:49:39 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> Message-ID: <4B9E8143.5060000@stackyard.org> Catastrophe! A classic case of "he should have used an emoticon". Sorry Robbie, I said "naughty boy" in playful jest (the quote was obviously from Netgear) and not to accuse you of plagiarism. And yes, you're quite right - upon further reading as you suggest (despite the use of MIMO, a fundamental part of 802.11n), it is obvious that this is indeed an 802.11g router. The fact that in your experience, the MIMO feature extends the wireless range, presumably with standard 802.11g adapters, is very interesting. It would be nice if someone did a real-life experiment between routers and adapters of the various types in a variety of environments to see how they compared. As you say, DABS got the text from the product's web page (http://tinyurl.com/jqfpq*) *on the Netgear web site. Apologies if my reply appeared to cast aspersions upon your (up to now) fine character. Ken On 15/03/2010 12:50, Robbie Murray wrote: > Not quite - I copied& pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may > well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent > review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's > naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. > > If you take the time to read it properly, it does not claim at any > point to be an 802.11n device, merely b, g and SuperG. > > Having now owned one for 6 months my experience is that the MIMO > feature does maximise the wireless signal compared to the basic DG834. > > Robbie > > > > From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 15 19:25:25 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:25:25 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: <4B9E8143.5060000@stackyard.org> References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> <4B9E8143.5060000@stackyard.org> Message-ID: No problem Ken It really is quite difficult nowadays to find objective reviews - I was looking for a heavy duty workhorse printer the other week, and no matter where I went, all I could find was the same manufacturers' blurbs (and surprise surprise, none of them said their product wasn't up to the job.....) For popular items, Amazon reviews are helpful, but it needs to be something popular enough to have been sold in any numbers - not always the case with A4 mono lasers. That's what makes the collective experience of NMUG members so valuable! The model number certainly is confusing, and I have to admit that having had the original vanilla one; several 834Gs and an 834GT, when I was first trawling for a replacement and came across this one, I thought for a moment that it was indeed a very low cost 802.11n until I read the full spec. It makes little difference to me, as I'm a firm believer in ethernet, but I did find it sent out a very good signal for my ibLik internet radio and my wife's little netbook, and most vendors sell it bundled with a matching dongle which maximises the MIMO circuitry - very handy for any creaky old Windows machines ....... Robbie On 15 Mar 2010, at 18:49, Ken Hamer wrote: Catastrophe! A classic case of "he should have used an emoticon". Sorry Robbie, I said "naughty boy" in playful jest (the quote was obviously from Netgear) and not to accuse you of plagiarism. And yes, you're quite right - upon further reading as you suggest (despite the use of MIMO, a fundamental part of 802.11n), it is obvious that this is indeed an 802.11g router. The fact that in your experience, the MIMO feature extends the wireless range, presumably with standard 802.11g adapters, is very interesting. It would be nice if someone did a real-life experiment between routers and adapters of the various types in a variety of environments to see how they compared. As you say, DABS got the text from the product's web page (http://tinyurl.com/jqfpq*) *on the Netgear web site. Apologies if my reply appeared to cast aspersions upon your (up to now) fine character. Ken On 15/03/2010 12:50, Robbie Murray wrote: > Not quite - I copied& pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may > well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent > review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's > naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. > > If you take the time to read it properly, it does not claim at any > point to be an 802.11n device, merely b, g and SuperG. > > Having now owned one for 6 months my experience is that the MIMO > feature does maximise the wireless signal compared to the basic DG834. > > Robbie > > > > _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Mon Mar 15 20:11:51 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (Simon Bainbridge2003r2tech@googlemail.com) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:11:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> <4B9E8143.5060000@stackyard.org> Message-ID: I bought about 6 months ago a new Apple Airport Extreme. It has been working great giving a strong signal all around my 3 bed Victorian terraced house with thick walls. It has a USB port on it which you can attach a ext drive for some network shared storage or a printer to share a printer wirelessly around the house. The greatest thing though is the dual radio channels which means you can setup to wireless networks on wireless router. Simon Bainbridge On 15 Mar 2010, at 19:25, Robbie Murray wrote: > No problem Ken > > It really is quite difficult nowadays to find objective reviews - I > was looking for a heavy duty workhorse printer the other week, and no > matter where I went, all I could find was the same manufacturers' > blurbs (and surprise surprise, none of them said their product wasn't > up to the job.....) For popular items, Amazon reviews are helpful, > but it needs to be something popular enough to have been sold in any > numbers - not always the case with A4 mono lasers. > That's what makes the collective experience of NMUG members so > valuable! > > The model number certainly is confusing, and I have to admit that > having had the original vanilla one; several 834Gs and an 834GT, when > I was first trawling for a replacement and came across this one, I > thought for a moment that it was indeed a very low cost 802.11n until > I read the full spec. It makes little difference to me, as I'm a firm > believer in ethernet, but I did find it sent out a very good signal > for my ibLik internet radio and my wife's little netbook, and most > vendors sell it bundled with a matching dongle which maximises the > MIMO circuitry - very handy for any creaky old Windows > machines ....... > > Robbie > > > > > > > On 15 Mar 2010, at 18:49, Ken Hamer wrote: > > Catastrophe! A classic case of "he should have used an emoticon". > Sorry Robbie, I said "naughty boy" in playful jest (the quote was > obviously from Netgear) and not to accuse you of plagiarism. And yes, > you're quite right - upon further reading as you suggest (despite the > use of MIMO, a fundamental part of 802.11n), it is obvious that this > is > indeed an 802.11g router. The fact that in your experience, the MIMO > feature extends the wireless range, presumably with standard 802.11g > adapters, is very interesting. It would be nice if someone did a > real-life experiment between routers and adapters of the various types > in a variety of environments to see how they compared. > > As you say, DABS got the text from the product's web page > (http://tinyurl.com/jqfpq*) *on the Netgear web site. Apologies if my > reply appeared to cast aspersions upon your (up to now) fine > character. > > Ken > > On 15/03/2010 12:50, Robbie Murray wrote: >> Not quite - I copied& pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may >> well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent >> review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's >> naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. >> >> If you take the time to read it properly, it does not claim at any >> point to be an 802.11n device, merely b, g and SuperG. >> >> Having now owned one for 6 months my experience is that the MIMO >> feature does maximise the wireless signal compared to the basic >> DG834. >> >> Robbie >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From michelehurst at mac.com Mon Mar 15 22:38:44 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:38:44 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Aluminium MacBook Message-ID: <02171FF0-D646-4E35-B139-29338466A273@mac.com> Many thanks for all your info. Have been playing and installing stuff for last 6 hours or so. I don't want to transfer everything from my power book, will neo office replace word or can I move my copy of word somehow (have somehow lost my disc). If neo office ok for opening word docs then doesn't really matter. The backlit keyboard is great by the way! Thanks Michele Sent from Michele's iPhone From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Mon Mar 15 23:12:07 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:12:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Router Recommendations In-Reply-To: References: , <3A36420C-C5F2-445A-B08A-ED383D956521@f2s.com> <4B9E2115.7040204@stackyard.org> <0566D7EA-B134-43FE-8C57-42C3C62DC8E8@f2s.com> <4B9E8143.5060000@stackyard.org> Message-ID: <4B9EBEC7.5090401@stackyard.org> The other problem, of course is that nobody can review reliability or longevity. Most reviews one reads are for new kit and there is no knowing how long it will last. We use two DG834GTs as wireless access points. They come from two different customers who had to have new routers because both DG834GTs suffered modem failures. The failures occurred at different times and did not coincide with thunderstorms so I have a suspicion that the model may have had an inherent weakness. Netgear have discontinued the model. But they had great reviews to begin with. On 15/03/2010 19:25, Robbie Murray wrote: > No problem Ken > > It really is quite difficult nowadays to find objective reviews - I > was looking for a heavy duty workhorse printer the other week, and no > matter where I went, all I could find was the same manufacturers' > blurbs (and surprise surprise, none of them said their product wasn't > up to the job.....) For popular items, Amazon reviews are helpful, > but it needs to be something popular enough to have been sold in any > numbers - not always the case with A4 mono lasers. > That's what makes the collective experience of NMUG members so valuable! > > The model number certainly is confusing, and I have to admit that > having had the original vanilla one; several 834Gs and an 834GT, when > I was first trawling for a replacement and came across this one, I > thought for a moment that it was indeed a very low cost 802.11n until > I read the full spec. It makes little difference to me, as I'm a firm > believer in ethernet, but I did find it sent out a very good signal > for my ibLik internet radio and my wife's little netbook, and most > vendors sell it bundled with a matching dongle which maximises the > MIMO circuitry - very handy for any creaky old Windows machines ....... > > Robbie > > > > > > > On 15 Mar 2010, at 18:49, Ken Hamer wrote: > > Catastrophe! A classic case of "he should have used an emoticon". > Sorry Robbie, I said "naughty boy" in playful jest (the quote was > obviously from Netgear) and not to accuse you of plagiarism. And yes, > you're quite right - upon further reading as you suggest (despite the > use of MIMO, a fundamental part of 802.11n), it is obvious that this is > indeed an 802.11g router. The fact that in your experience, the MIMO > feature extends the wireless range, presumably with standard 802.11g > adapters, is very interesting. It would be nice if someone did a > real-life experiment between routers and adapters of the various types > in a variety of environments to see how they compared. > > As you say, DABS got the text from the product's web page > (http://tinyurl.com/jqfpq*) *on the Netgear web site. Apologies if my > reply appeared to cast aspersions upon your (up to now) fine character. > > Ken > > On 15/03/2010 12:50, Robbie Murray wrote: > >> Not quite - I copied& pasted the spec from the DABS site, which may >> well be a crib from Netgear: in the absence of a proper independent >> review it seems to be the norm for all retailers nowadays. If it's >> naughty, then perhaps I shouldn't bother trying to be helpful. >> >> If you take the time to read it properly, it does not claim at any >> point to be an 802.11n device, merely b, g and SuperG. >> >> Having now owned one for 6 months my experience is that the MIMO >> feature does maximise the wireless signal compared to the basic DG834. >> >> Robbie >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From macman at f2s.com Tue Mar 16 10:05:15 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:05:15 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ibook broken screen In-Reply-To: <1268673961.6051.4.camel@john-desktop> References: <1268670925.5239.14.camel@studio-laptop> <1268673961.6051.4.camel@john-desktop> Message-ID: <08A978B7-825D-43E5-B89F-B12EAFA0A159@f2s.com> Doesn't it have a video out so you can connect any old external VGA monitor and just use it like a desktop? Robbie On 15 Mar 2010, at 17:26, john wrote: Hi I was given an ibook g4 with a smashed 12" screen. After looking at prices on ebay for a replacement LCD, they seem too much to be worth the fix! Does anyone know of a place where I could get the spare part (maybe used) without spending too much? If not, would a different brand 12" screen work with it? Many thanks! John _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 16 11:49:04 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:49:04 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] ibook broken screen In-Reply-To: <08A978B7-825D-43E5-B89F-B12EAFA0A159@f2s.com> References: , <1268670925.5239.14.camel@studio-laptop>, <1268673961.6051.4.camel@john-desktop>, <08A978B7-825D-43E5-B89F-B12EAFA0A159@f2s.com> Message-ID: Hi Try Malcolm Cornelious at PBFanatic. http://www.pbfanatic.co.uk/ Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: macman at f2s.com > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:05:15 +0000 > Subject: Re: [NMUG] ibook broken screen > > Doesn't it have a video out so you can connect any old external VGA > monitor and just use it like a desktop? > > Robbie > > > On 15 Mar 2010, at 17:26, john wrote: > > Hi > > I was given an ibook g4 with a smashed 12" screen. > After looking at prices on ebay for a replacement LCD, they seem too > much to be worth the fix! > Does anyone know of a place where I could get the spare part (maybe > used) without spending too much? > If not, would a different brand 12" screen work with it? > > Many thanks! > > > John > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > Robbie Murray > 01603 620749 > 01603 516175 > 07882 007667 > macman at f2s.com > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 16 11:57:37 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:57:37 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] HomeHub Not So Bad Message-ID: Hi I have to retract my moans from earlier. It seems my BTHomeHub 2.0 is not as bad I as first thought. It may in fact be the wireless network card in my wifes PC. I am walking around my house with my iBook in hand and it is staying connected at full strength - only dipping to 86% - in the far extremes of my house and garden. I did some moving of the HomeHub last night and it made no difference to signal speed with my wifes PC. I even moved the Hub to within 6 foot of the PC and it still had a very poor speed and signal strength. To top it off, my sons PC is sitting in the room next to my wifes (which is therefore up a floor and a room across from the router) connects fine and has full 54mbps signal. So it is either my wifes PC or the Belkin card in it, which I had trouble installing in the first place. Time for a new card I think. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From thegees at jennygee.f2s.com Tue Mar 16 12:29:57 2010 From: thegees at jennygee.f2s.com (Malcolm Gee) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:57 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BTHomeHub 2.0 - Not Rubbish at all In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: HI Simon, Perhaps you should now withdraw your Tweet stating that your BTHomeHub 2.0 is rubbish, and apologise to BT for your mistake!!!!!! Regards, Malcolm Gee. On 16 Mar 2010, at 11:57, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > I have to retract my moans from earlier. It seems my BTHomeHub 2.0 > is not as bad I as first thought. It may in fact be the wireless > network card in my wifes PC. > I am walking around my house with my iBook in hand and it is > staying connected at full strength - only dipping to 86% - in the > far extremes of my house and garden. > I did some moving of the HomeHub last night and it made no > difference to signal speed with my wifes PC. I even moved the Hub > to within 6 foot of the PC and it still had a very poor speed and > signal strength. > To top it off, my sons PC is sitting in the room next to my wifes > (which is therefore up a floor and a room across from the router) > connects fine and has full 54mbps signal. > So it is either my wifes PC or the Belkin card in it, which I had > trouble installing in the first place. Time for a new card I think. > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: > Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 16 15:33:01 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:33:01 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BTHomeHub 2.0 - Not Rubbish at all In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Malcolm Good point. Although I might change it to 'BT Broadband Tech Suport are useless'. Of all the lame excuses, the fact I changed my SSID from the default one was blamed last night - so I did laugh when it was reset and it still didn't work. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: thegees at jennygee.f2s.com > Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:29:57 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] BTHomeHub 2.0 - Not Rubbish at all > > HI Simon, > > Perhaps you should now withdraw your Tweet stating that your > BTHomeHub 2.0 is rubbish, and apologise to BT for your mistake!!!!!! > > Regards, > > Malcolm Gee. > > > On 16 Mar 2010, at 11:57, Simon Royal wrote: > > > > > Hi > > I have to retract my moans from earlier. It seems my BTHomeHub 2.0 > > is not as bad I as first thought. It may in fact be the wireless > > network card in my wifes PC. > > I am walking around my house with my iBook in hand and it is > > staying connected at full strength - only dipping to 86% - in the > > far extremes of my house and garden. > > I did some moving of the HomeHub last night and it made no > > difference to signal speed with my wifes PC. I even moved the Hub > > to within 6 foot of the PC and it still had a very poor speed and > > signal strength. > > To top it off, my sons PC is sitting in the room next to my wifes > > (which is therefore up a floor and a room across from the router) > > connects fine and has full 54mbps signal. > > So it is either my wifes PC or the Belkin card in it, which I had > > trouble installing in the first place. Time for a new card I think. > > Simon Royal > > > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: > > Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories > > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > > listinfo/nmug > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From hidunc at ntlworld.com Tue Mar 16 19:35:01 2010 From: hidunc at ntlworld.com (J L Duncan Bradford) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:35:01 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Browsing blanks Message-ID: <94604A8B-A9D3-44EA-A369-96F1B7934443@ntlworld.com> Hi all A general question about browsing: When I'm directed to a page which is a download page for a pdf file, or when a link takes me to a page ending in .htm, no content is appears on the page, though the address is correct at the top. This finally came to a head on the Argos site, looking for other Mac clearance offers [cos I was envious of Michelle's Ally MacBook]. From an item's page, clicking on 'details' links to a .htm page but nothing appears. I'm sure this didn't always used to happen... Same in Camino, Firefox and Safari. Have checked Java installed and enabled, as that is the only advice I could find. Oddly my lodger who is using my laptop pretty permanently & is new to Macs said "Why can't Macs seem to download PDFs?" So it's not just me! Both running 10.4.11, and up-to-date browsers. Duncan From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 16 20:55:52 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:55:52 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Browsing blanks In-Reply-To: <94604A8B-A9D3-44EA-A369-96F1B7934443@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: If they have a browser pdf plug in enabled then they show the pdf in browser - this can take a while to appear sometimes! But you can always control or right click the link and choose download file from the context menu. Quicker still, option click the link. If a pdf does display in browser you can save it from there - look top left for the save button. hope this helps regards Brian > > "Why can't Macs seem to download > PDFs?" From lizbarnard at btinternet.com Wed Mar 17 08:45:53 2010 From: lizbarnard at btinternet.com (Liz) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:45:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] BT HomeHub Message-ID: Simon, I?ve got a white BT HomeHubb BFF3. I can get a good strength signal any where in the house, including rooms at some distance and, with my laptop, out in the garden for some distance away. Liz From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Wed Mar 17 08:58:09 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:58:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 3 surplus items Message-ID: <5A3C992B-910E-493C-ADAA-095D8A08E2AB@virgin.net> I don't suppose it makes any difference, but I should have made it clear that the CD writer, Mac 7100 and zip disk read/writer are for free, gratis, for nothing and in fact I'm giving them away! Ken Arnoldi From macman at f2s.com Wed Mar 17 09:14:58 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:14:58 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Browsing blanks In-Reply-To: <94604A8B-A9D3-44EA-A369-96F1B7934443@ntlworld.com> References: <94604A8B-A9D3-44EA-A369-96F1B7934443@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: If you google "safari download pdfs" you will find several answers. Here is just one ... http://forums.macosxhints.com/archive/index.php/t-57475.html Robbie On 16 Mar 2010, at 19:35, J L Duncan Bradford wrote: Hi all A general question about browsing: When I'm directed to a page which is a download page for a pdf file, or when a link takes me to a page ending in .htm, no content is appears on the page, though the address is correct at the top. This finally came to a head on the Argos site, looking for other Mac clearance offers [cos I was envious of Michelle's Ally MacBook]. From an item's page, clicking on 'details' links to a .htm page but nothing appears. I'm sure this didn't always used to happen... Same in Camino, Firefox and Safari. Have checked Java installed and enabled, as that is the only advice I could find. Oddly my lodger who is using my laptop pretty permanently & is new to Macs said "Why can't Macs seem to download PDFs?" So it's not just me! Both running 10.4.11, and up-to-date browsers. Duncan _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From macman at f2s.com Wed Mar 17 16:51:05 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:51:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Hot on the heels of MacHeist ..... Message-ID: <6EA9A9FE-6B94-48DB-B52D-17AF32475784@f2s.com> http://www.mupromo.com/?ref=7963 Robbie From alan at asw6000.plus.com Thu Mar 18 13:20:38 2010 From: alan at asw6000.plus.com (Alan Williams) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:20:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds Message-ID: Is there any advantage to buying DVDs + RW or -RW from a Mac point of view ? Thanks Alan Williams alan at asw6000.plus.com From ian at igdesign.co.uk Thu Mar 18 14:24:27 2010 From: ian at igdesign.co.uk (Ian Garrett) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:24:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Update to Adobe CS4 Message-ID: <39DE7564-1462-43E9-A2AA-AA958F9C7595@igdesign.co.uk> Hi All, I need to update my Adobe apps to CS4 from CS3. Is there anywhere better than Amazon to get the update? Regards, Ian From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Thu Mar 18 13:32:16 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:32:16 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net> Doesn't seem to be, either works on Mac Superdrive. Ken Arnoldi On 18 Mar 2010, at 01:20 PM, Alan Williams wrote: > Is there any advantage to buying DVDs + RW or -RW from a Mac point > of view ? > > Thanks > Alan Williams > alan at asw6000.plus.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From kj.westgate at ntlworld.com Thu Mar 18 19:08:14 2010 From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com (Kerin Westgate) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:14 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone Message-ID: Hi, not sure if this is of interest to anyone, I have just upgraded my phone contract and just received my new Blackberry Curve 8520. it sync's to my MacBook like a dream, Contact's Calendar/s and Itunes with the playlists that I choose (although the in built speaker is rubbish) all through the Blackberry Desktop Manager. I'm pleased with it as I could not afford an iphone, also like the iphone you can purchase apps, very good rating out of ten: 8 because only one basic T-mobile theme (without buying more) and I have to either press and hold down the alt key to type numbers or press the alt key for each number ie I have not found a way to switch to numbers from characters without keep pressing the alt key. Kind regards KJ From alan at asw6000.plus.com Thu Mar 18 19:26:23 2010 From: alan at asw6000.plus.com (Alan Williams) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:26:23 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net> References: <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net> Message-ID: Ok thanks Ken Alan On 18 Mar 2010, at 13:32, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > Doesn't seem to be, either works on Mac Superdrive. > > Ken Arnoldi > > > On 18 Mar 2010, at 01:20 PM, Alan Williams > wrote: > >> Is there any advantage to buying DVDs + RW or -RW from a Mac point >> of view ? >> >> Thanks >> Alan Williams >> alan at asw6000.plus.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Alan Williams alan at asw6000.plus.com From dan_tombs at hotmail.com Thu Mar 18 20:29:49 2010 From: dan_tombs at hotmail.com (Dan Tombs) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:29:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, Message-ID: Hi Alan, As far as i understand it DVD-R was the original standard recognised internationally, and the standard supported by the first DVD burners in G4 PowerMacs DVD+R is a later standard, and only fairly recently supported by superdrives To get the most reliable burns i would recommend using DVD-R, as they have been the tried and tested format since the dawn of DVD burning on a Mac, RW seems to be best avoided as they are in my experience more prone to write errors and seem tricky to get to leave re write-able Hope that helps a little bit best Dan > From: alan at asw6000.plus.com > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:26:23 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] dvds > > Ok thanks Ken > > Alan > On 18 Mar 2010, at 13:32, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > > > Doesn't seem to be, either works on Mac Superdrive. > > > > Ken Arnoldi > > > > > > On 18 Mar 2010, at 01:20 PM, Alan Williams > > wrote: > > > >> Is there any advantage to buying DVDs + RW or -RW from a Mac point > >> of view ? > >> > >> Thanks > >> Alan Williams > >> alan at asw6000.plus.com > >> > >> > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Alan Williams > alan at asw6000.plus.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Thu Mar 18 21:07:27 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:07:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Kerin How well does it sync contacts. I love my phones and sync with iSync, something that has put me off buying a Blackberry - because of their poor Mac syncing. Does it still sync with the Address Book? Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com > Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:14 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone > > Hi, not sure if this is of interest to anyone, I have just upgraded my phone contract and just received my new Blackberry Curve 8520. it sync's to my MacBook like a dream, Contact's Calendar/s and Itunes with the playlists that I choose (although the in built speaker is rubbish) all through the Blackberry Desktop Manager. I'm pleased with it as I could not afford an iphone, also like the iphone you can purchase apps, very good > rating out of ten: 8 > because only one basic T-mobile theme (without buying more) > and I have to either press and hold down the alt key to type numbers or press the alt key for each number ie I have not found a way to switch to numbers from characters without keep pressing the alt key. > > Kind regards > > KJ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alan at asw6000.plus.com Thu Mar 18 21:18:47 2010 From: alan at asw6000.plus.com (Alan Williams) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:18:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, Message-ID: <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> Have been using DVD+R but will try -R in view of your comments & see if they are more reliable. Thanks Alan On 18 Mar 2010, at 20:29, Dan Tombs wrote: > > Hi Alan, > As far as i understand it DVD-R was the original standard recognised internationally, and the standard supported by the first DVD burners in G4 PowerMacs > DVD+R is a later standard, and only fairly recently supported by superdrives > To get the most reliable burns i would recommend using DVD-R, as they have been the tried and tested format since the dawn of DVD burning on a Mac, RW seems to be best avoided as they are in my experience more prone to write errors and seem tricky to get to leave re write-able > Hope that helps a little bit > best > Dan > From: alan at asw6000.plus.com >> . >> Alan Williams >> alan at asw6000.plus.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Alan Williams alan at asw6000.plus.com From penguinsplj at me.com Thu Mar 18 21:41:25 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:41:25 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] March meeting - MONDAY not Wednesday this month Message-ID: <33746788-2757-4DF0-AC56-C831EA3D3592@me.com> The next meeting will be on Monday 22nd March 2010 as the room is not available on the Wednesday. It will be held at The Quebec in a separate room from the bar and will be from 7.30. Quebec 93-97 Quebec Road Norwich NR1 4HY Here is a link to a map. Unfortunately I have a Garden Club committee meeting that night so cannot attend. Have fun. Paul C From kj.westgate at ntlworld.com Thu Mar 18 21:50:00 2010 From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com (Kerin Westgate) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:50:00 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I have my contacts made up of different groups (family, friends etc etc ) and was i able to pick which groups I wanted and synced all the info for each contact (name, address, multiple phone No.s even the photo if a contact had one assigned to it and any notes), much better than I thought would happen, far far better than other phone I've ever tried to sync hope this helps Kerin On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:07, Simon Royal wrote: > > Kerin > How well does it sync contacts. I love my phones and sync with iSync, something that has put me off buying a Blackberry - because of their poor Mac syncing. > Does it still sync with the Address Book? > > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > >> From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com >> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:14 +0000 >> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >> Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone >> >> Hi, not sure if this is of interest to anyone, I have just upgraded my phone contract and just received my new Blackberry Curve 8520. it sync's to my MacBook like a dream, Contact's Calendar/s and Itunes with the playlists that I choose (although the in built speaker is rubbish) all through the Blackberry Desktop Manager. I'm pleased with it as I could not afford an iphone, also like the iphone you can purchase apps, very good >> rating out of ten: 8 >> because only one basic T-mobile theme (without buying more) >> and I have to either press and hold down the alt key to type numbers or press the alt key for each number ie I have not found a way to switch to numbers from characters without keep pressing the alt key. >> >> Kind regards >> >> KJ >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From gbutt at gmedia.eclipse.co.uk Thu Mar 18 22:27:30 2010 From: gbutt at gmedia.eclipse.co.uk (Gary) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:27:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7F5BD97C-F122-42AE-808C-DDEEB381D6E7@gmedia.eclipse.co.uk> Hello, I have been lurking on this list for ages. Don't think I've posted for a year or more so hello everyone. assuming your Blackberry is similar to the 9700 then to type a series of numbers (without holding down the alt key) press and hold the alt key then press the left shift key. Let go of them and you can type numbers. Press alt again to go back to letters. Similarly if you press and hold alt and then press the right shift key you have Caps lock. Hope this helps. Does it get a 9 now? Gary B On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:50, Kerin Westgate wrote: > I have my contacts made up of different groups (family, friends etc etc ) and was i able to pick which groups I wanted and synced all the info for each contact (name, address, multiple phone No.s even the photo if a contact had one assigned to it and any notes), much better than I thought would happen, far far better than other phone I've ever tried to sync > > hope this helps > Kerin > > > On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:07, Simon Royal wrote: > >> >> Kerin >> How well does it sync contacts. I love my phones and sync with iSync, something that has put me off buying a Blackberry - because of their poor Mac syncing. >> Does it still sync with the Address Book? >> >> Simon Royal >> >> --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum >> >> >> >>> From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com >>> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:14 +0000 >>> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >>> Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone >>> >>> Hi, not sure if this is of interest to anyone, I have just upgraded my phone contract and just received my new Blackberry Curve 8520. it sync's to my MacBook like a dream, Contact's Calendar/s and Itunes with the playlists that I choose (although the in built speaker is rubbish) all through the Blackberry Desktop Manager. I'm pleased with it as I could not afford an iphone, also like the iphone you can purchase apps, very good >>> rating out of ten: 8 >>> because only one basic T-mobile theme (without buying more) >>> and I have to either press and hold down the alt key to type numbers or press the alt key for each number ie I have not found a way to switch to numbers from characters without keep pressing the alt key. >>> >>> Kind regards >>> >>> KJ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories >> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From kj.westgate at ntlworld.com Thu Mar 18 22:51:03 2010 From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com (Kerin Westgate) Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:51:03 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone In-Reply-To: <7F5BD97C-F122-42AE-808C-DDEEB381D6E7@gmedia.eclipse.co.uk> References: <7F5BD97C-F122-42AE-808C-DDEEB381D6E7@gmedia.eclipse.co.uk> Message-ID: <3B849E4B-11B0-42E5-B392-795972A1980D@ntlworld.com> Thanx Yes holding the Alt key and left shift turns on numbers, and Alt with right shift turns on caps :) Kerin On 18 Mar 2010, at 22:27, Gary wrote: > Hello, > > I have been lurking on this list for ages. Don't think I've posted for a year or more so hello everyone. > > assuming your Blackberry is similar to the 9700 then to type a series of numbers (without holding down the alt key) press and hold the alt key then press the left shift key. Let go of them and you can type numbers. Press alt again to go back to letters. Similarly if you press and hold alt and then press the right shift key you have Caps lock. > > Hope this helps. Does it get a 9 now? > > Gary B > > > On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:50, Kerin Westgate wrote: > >> I have my contacts made up of different groups (family, friends etc etc ) and was i able to pick which groups I wanted and synced all the info for each contact (name, address, multiple phone No.s even the photo if a contact had one assigned to it and any notes), much better than I thought would happen, far far better than other phone I've ever tried to sync >> >> hope this helps >> Kerin >> >> >> On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:07, Simon Royal wrote: >> >>> >>> Kerin >>> How well does it sync contacts. I love my phones and sync with iSync, something that has put me off buying a Blackberry - because of their poor Mac syncing. >>> Does it still sync with the Address Book? >>> >>> Simon Royal >>> >>> --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum >>> >>> >>> >>>> From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com >>>> Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:14 +0000 >>>> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >>>> Subject: [NMUG] Blackberry Phone >>>> >>>> Hi, not sure if this is of interest to anyone, I have just upgraded my phone contract and just received my new Blackberry Curve 8520. it sync's to my MacBook like a dream, Contact's Calendar/s and Itunes with the playlists that I choose (although the in built speaker is rubbish) all through the Blackberry Desktop Manager. I'm pleased with it as I could not afford an iphone, also like the iphone you can purchase apps, very good >>>> rating out of ten: 8 >>>> because only one basic T-mobile theme (without buying more) >>>> and I have to either press and hold down the alt key to type numbers or press the alt key for each number ie I have not found a way to switch to numbers from characters without keep pressing the alt key. >>>> >>>> Kind regards >>>> >>>> KJ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>> >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories >>> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk Fri Mar 19 07:23:05 2010 From: steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk (Steven Jefferson) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:23:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> Message-ID: <85F0AB6E-DC7F-4DB7-9C3C-DB1C74DC8447@zen.co.uk> Can't understand this, Macs originally only supported DVD-R, +R IIRC but they have supported -R -RW +R +RW DL for absolutely ages. The main problem I've seen is that the kit (DVD players etc may not be totally compatible) The Mac always seem to be able to read things. Other than a couple of dead Disks I have had little problem with RW. Steven Jefferson steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk On 18 Mar 2010, at 21:18, Alan Williams wrote: > Have been using DVD+R but will try -R in view of your comments & see if they are more reliable. > Thanks > > Alan > On 18 Mar 2010, at 20:29, Dan Tombs wrote: > >> >> Hi Alan, >> As far as i understand it DVD-R was the original standard recognised internationally, and the standard supported by the first DVD burners in G4 PowerMacs >> DVD+R is a later standard, and only fairly recently supported by superdrives >> To get the most reliable burns i would recommend using DVD-R, as they have been the tried and tested format since the dawn of DVD burning on a Mac, RW seems to be best avoided as they are in my experience more prone to write errors and seem tricky to get to leave re write-able >> Hope that helps a little bit >> best >> Dan > From: alan at asw6000.plus.com >>> . >>> Alan Williams >>> alan at asw6000.plus.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now >> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Alan Williams > alan at asw6000.plus.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From alan at asw6000.plus.com Fri Mar 19 08:05:07 2010 From: alan at asw6000.plus.com (Alan Williams) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: <85F0AB6E-DC7F-4DB7-9C3C-DB1C74DC8447@zen.co.uk> References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> <85F0AB6E-DC7F-4DB7-9C3C-DB1C74DC8447@zen.co.uk> Message-ID: <636E24CC-343B-41EE-AF7A-B531C09ECD63@asw6000.plus.com> To be fair its only the occasional disc that has been a problem & that was mainly on my ibook rather than my MBP. Do you ever use a CD cleaner ? Alan On 19 Mar 2010, at 07:23, Steven Jefferson wrote: > Can't understand this, Macs originally only supported DVD-R, +R IIRC but they have supported -R -RW +R +RW DL for absolutely ages. The main problem I've seen is that the kit (DVD players etc may not be totally compatible) > > The Mac always seem to be able to read things. > > Other than a couple of dead Disks I have had little problem with RW. > Steven Jefferson > steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk > > > >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>> >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now >>> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> Alan Williams >> alan at asw6000.plus.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Alan Williams alan at asw6000.plus.com From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Fri Mar 19 09:10:09 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:10:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: <636E24CC-343B-41EE-AF7A-B531C09ECD63@asw6000.plus.com> References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> <85F0AB6E-DC7F-4DB7-9C3C-DB1C74DC8447@zen.co.uk> <636E24CC-343B-41EE-AF7A-B531C09ECD63@asw6000.plus.com> Message-ID: If you look in 'about this Mac' 'more info' 'disc burning' (or System Profile in older OS) you will see what discs you can burn with your writer. Ken Arnoldi On 19 Mar 2010, at 08:05, Alan Williams wrote: > To be fair its only the occasional disc that has been a problem & that was mainly on my ibook rather than my MBP. > Do you ever use a CD cleaner ? > > Alan > On 19 Mar 2010, at 07:23, Steven Jefferson wrote: > >> Can't understand this, Macs originally only supported DVD-R, +R IIRC but they have supported -R -RW +R +RW DL for absolutely ages. The main problem I've seen is that the kit (DVD players etc may not be totally compatible) >> >> The Mac always seem to be able to read things. >> >> Other than a couple of dead Disks I have had little problem with RW. >> Steven Jefferson >> steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk >> >> >> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>> We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now >>>> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>> >>> Alan Williams >>> alan at asw6000.plus.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Alan Williams > alan at asw6000.plus.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 19 11:18:34 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:18:34 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help Message-ID: Hi. I am thinking of starting up a blog again. I no longer have my domain or hosting so I would need one that offered blogging services and hosting services. I used to use Blogger and hosted it externally on my domain. I wanted to ask your opinion and get some ideas. I need to be able to customise the look of it but it needs to be template driven initially of which I can then edit the code and it needs to be able to add external links. I would like to be able to update it via email and SMS if possible. My other blog had a specific email address you sent to and it would add posts. My Twitter account is updated via SMS which is handy when you are not at a computer or in a wireless area. Finally, I need a good blog address. I know it is going to be something.wordpress.com or something.blogger.com, but it is the 'something' bit I need to get right. I used my name before and it took some years to gain some ground. This time I would like it to be more apparent from the off what the blog is about. It will be a tech blog including news, mini reviews and personal experiences with Mac, Linux, Windows and Mobiles, with the odd bit of personal life thrown in, but 95% tech based. So suggestions on names would be helpful. Once established and up and running I have enough contacts and links from last time to give it some publicity, but I would like to get it right. I felt last time, using my name was a bit foolish and is gave no indication as to what the site was about. I won't be building a whole new site like last time, I just want a blog. I like Twitter but it is a bit limited. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 19 11:58:27 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:58:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> Depends how simple you want it to be and whether you want a complete package to include hosting. I quite liked the look and feel of Weebly when i had a play with it recently: http://www.weebly.com/ You might also find Google Sites, Wix and Moonfruit interesting. I don't know if any of these support updating via email and/or SMS, but it seems likely. Name? How about Tantalising Technology? SiRo Solutions? One tip is to space your text out - you have a tendency to run your sentences on and large blocks of text can be off-putting. And less is more, make the most of White Space, use appropriate pictures to enhance meaning, concentrate on layout. Richard. On 19 Mar 2010, at 11:18, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi. > I am thinking of starting up a blog again. I no longer have my domain or hosting so I would need one that offered blogging services and hosting services. I used to use Blogger and hosted it externally on my domain. I wanted to ask your opinion and get some ideas. > I need to be able to customise the look of it but it needs to be template driven initially of which I can then edit the code and it needs to be able to add external links. > I would like to be able to update it via email and SMS if possible. My other blog had a specific email address you sent to and it would add posts. My Twitter account is updated via SMS which is handy when you are not at a computer or in a wireless area. > Finally, I need a good blog address. I know it is going to be something.wordpress.com or something.blogger.com, but it is the 'something' bit I need to get right. I used my name before and it took some years to gain some ground. This time I would like it to be more apparent from the off what the blog is about. > It will be a tech blog including news, mini reviews and personal experiences with Mac, Linux, Windows and Mobiles, with the odd bit of personal life thrown in, but 95% tech based. > So suggestions on names would be helpful. Once established and up and running I have enough contacts and links from last time to give it some publicity, but I would like to get it right. > I felt last time, using my name was a bit foolish and is gave no indication as to what the site was about. I won't be building a whole new site like last time, I just want a blog. I like Twitter but it is a bit limited. > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From macman at f2s.com Fri Mar 19 12:06:53 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:06:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> References: <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> Message-ID: or Tanalising - guaranteed not to rot ..... :-) Robbie On 19 Mar 2010, at 11:58, Richard Nevill wrote: Name? How about Tantalising Technology? From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 19 12:45:49 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:45:49 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> References: , <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> Message-ID: Richard Thanks for the tips. I looked at Weebly and while it looks good, it seems a website provider with blog options rather than dedicated blog provider. Also what did you mean by 'you have a tendency to run your sentences on and large blocks of text can be off-putting.' Im just curious as to what you mean. I think a lot of my text run ons is to do with my Live webmail screen, it seems to take out paragraph breaks and lump all of them together. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: ricnev at mac.com > > SiRo Solutions? > > > One tip is to space your text out - you have a tendency to run your sentences on and large blocks of text can be off-putting. > > And less is more, make the most of White Space, use appropriate pictures to enhance meaning, concentrate on layout. > > > Richard. > > > On 19 Mar 2010, at 11:18, Simon Royal wrote: > > > > > Hi. > > I am thinking of starting up a blog again. I no longer have my domain or hosting so I would need one that offered blogging services and hosting services. I used to use Blogger and hosted it externally on my domain. I wanted to ask your opinion and get some ideas. > > I need to be able to customise the look of it but it needs to be template driven initially of which I can then edit the code and it needs to be able to add external links. > > I would like to be able to update it via email and SMS if possible. My other blog had a specific email address you sent to and it would add posts. My Twitter account is updated via SMS which is handy when you are not at a computer or in a wireless area. > > Finally, I need a good blog address. I know it is going to be something.wordpress.com or something.blogger.com, but it is the 'something' bit I need to get right. I used my name before and it took some years to gain some ground. This time I would like it to be more apparent from the off what the blog is about. > > It will be a tech blog including news, mini reviews and personal experiences with Mac, Linux, Windows and Mobiles, with the odd bit of personal life thrown in, but 95% tech based. > > So suggestions on names would be helpful. Once established and up and running I have enough contacts and links from last time to give it some publicity, but I would like to get it right. > > I felt last time, using my name was a bit foolish and is gave no indication as to what the site was about. I won't be building a whole new site like last time, I just want a blog. I like Twitter but it is a bit limited. > > Simon Royal > > > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now > > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > > _______________________________________________ > > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From hidunc at ntlworld.com Fri Mar 19 13:55:38 2010 From: hidunc at ntlworld.com (J L Duncan Bradford) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:55:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Browsing blanks / Google .sites Message-ID: <28C597DC-0AAF-43C9-9F18-D7367341E54B@ntlworld.com> <> Thanks There seem to be various reasons for this, but having researched what I could, it's basically down to disabling everything to do with internet, web, Java, in preferences of both Acrobat and Reader. Now Firefox and Safari both behave as they used to. Camino I have dropped since Google told me in no uncertain terms they didn't like me using it to access my .docs and .site ! By the way I must say I'm really impressed with how easy it is to get a good simple website up and running with .sites - having uploaded all my old car writings to .docs for safety it was quite quick to make them readable and downloadable to anyone. -------------- next part -------------- From ricnev at mac.com Fri Mar 19 15:21:47 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:21:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: References: <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com> Message-ID: It was a generalisation - just my recollection of your 'Simon Royal' website and an impression gained from your postings here. Perhaps I mis-remembered (it is happening more and more these days). Meant as supportive, helpful criticism. I was once trained to give and receive critiques, but I sometimes forget that others might not appreciate how useful it can be to have an independent assessment of our efforts. Expanding just a bit, if we want to appear learned, serious and academic, we would pack our text, paragraph by paragraph, page by page with dense meaning, having nary a care for the entertainment of recreational readers. If, however we want to engage our reader with a bit of fun, light relief or general edification, we might need to take greater care to make the whole experience more appealing and easily digestible. Bite sized chunks, well positioned gaps between sections, white space to provide a rest from blocks of text, discreet use of colour and graphics can all help to make our pages (web or blog) welcoming, hopefully to encourage more traffic. I hope the spaces show up in the above :-( ;-) On 19 Mar 2010, at 12:45, Simon Royal wrote: > Also what did you mean by 'you have a tendency to run your sentences on and large blocks of text can be off-putting.' Im just curious as to what you mean. Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 19 15:56:20 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:56:20 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: References: , <7DCC09B3-C39A-4B45-BC7C-297C3C18ED45@mac.com>, , Message-ID: Richard I was genuinely interested in your reply. I am all for constructive criticism and help from others. I am an 'out of work' business journalist and have written for a number of worldwide business publications and more lately technology related and Mac websites. It is always good to hear of ways to improve my skills. Simon Royal --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > From: ricnev at mac.com > Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:21:47 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help > > It was a generalisation - just my recollection of your 'Simon Royal' website and an impression gained from your postings here. Perhaps I mis-remembered (it is happening more and more these days). Meant as supportive, helpful criticism. I was once trained to give and receive critiques, but I sometimes forget that others might not appreciate how useful it can be to have an independent assessment of our efforts. > > Expanding just a bit, if we want to appear learned, serious and academic, we would pack our text, paragraph by paragraph, page by page with dense meaning, having nary a care for the entertainment of recreational readers. > > If, however we want to engage our reader with a bit of fun, light relief or general edification, we might need to take greater care to make the whole experience more appealing and easily digestible. > > Bite sized chunks, well positioned gaps between sections, white space to provide a rest from blocks of text, discreet use of colour and graphics can all help to make our pages (web or blog) welcoming, hopefully to encourage more traffic. > > > I hope the spaces show up in the above :-( > > ;-) > > > On 19 Mar 2010, at 12:45, Simon Royal wrote: > > > Also what did you mean by 'you have a tendency to run your sentences on and large blocks of text can be off-putting.' Im just curious as to what you mean. > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Fri Mar 19 17:11:47 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (Simon Bainbridge2003r2tech@googlemail.com) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:11:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1D4A8A7C-62D4-43F2-A5DC-1FDC993E5C7A@googlemail.com> Hi Simon 2 good free hosted bloging platforms are- http://www.tumblr.com/ http://posterous.com/ Both provide loads of features and ways of posting your content. Hope this helps? Simon Bainbridge On 19 Mar 2010, at 11:18, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi. > I am thinking of starting up a blog again. I no longer have my > domain or hosting so I would need one that offered blogging services > and hosting services. I used to use Blogger and hosted it externally > on my domain. I wanted to ask your opinion and get some ideas. > I need to be able to customise the look of it but it needs to be > template driven initially of which I can then edit the code and it > needs to be able to add external links. > I would like to be able to update it via email and SMS if possible. > My other blog had a specific email address you sent to and it would > add posts. My Twitter account is updated via SMS which is handy when > you are not at a computer or in a wireless area. > Finally, I need a good blog address. I know it is going to be something.wordpress.com > or something.blogger.com, but it is the 'something' bit I need to > get right. I used my name before and it took some years to gain some > ground. This time I would like it to be more apparent from the off > what the blog is about. > It will be a tech blog including news, mini reviews and personal > experiences with Mac, Linux, Windows and Mobiles, with the odd bit > of personal life thrown in, but 95% tech based. > So suggestions on names would be helpful. Once established and up > and running I have enough contacts and links from last time to give > it some publicity, but I would like to get it right. > I felt last time, using my name was a bit foolish and is gave no > indication as to what the site was about. I won't be building a > whole new site like last time, I just want a blog. I like Twitter > but it is a bit limited. > Simon Royal > > --- Catch me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype: > Simon-Royal. Visit my LowEndMac column: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk Fri Mar 19 18:06:19 2010 From: steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk (Steven Jefferson) Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:06:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] dvds In-Reply-To: <636E24CC-343B-41EE-AF7A-B531C09ECD63@asw6000.plus.com> References: , <35E80A2C-3008-4371-A8C9-01592D4DFEB4@virgin.net>, <2946D582-6B9A-49D8-9FCD-EE544C54D650@asw6000.plus.com> <85F0AB6E-DC7F-4DB7-9C3C-DB1C74DC8447@zen.co.uk> <636E24CC-343B-41EE-AF7A-B531C09ECD63@asw6000.plus.com> Message-ID: <07051B2C-C2F4-47D9-AF66-E7E995936080@zen.co.uk> Never, at least not for a long time. Steven Jefferson steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk On 19 Mar 2010, at 08:05, Alan Williams wrote: > To be fair its only the occasional disc that has been a problem & that was mainly on my ibook rather than my MBP. > Do you ever use a CD cleaner ? > > Alan > On 19 Mar 2010, at 07:23, Steven Jefferson wrote: > >> Can't understand this, Macs originally only supported DVD-R, +R IIRC but they have supported -R -RW +R +RW DL for absolutely ages. The main problem I've seen is that the kit (DVD players etc may not be totally compatible) >> >> The Mac always seem to be able to read things. >> >> Other than a couple of dead Disks I have had little problem with RW. >> Steven Jefferson >> steve.jefferson at zen.co.uk >> >> >> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>> We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now >>>> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>> >>> Alan Williams >>> alan at asw6000.plus.com >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Alan Williams > alan at asw6000.plus.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 21 00:35:40 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:35:40 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] New Blog... The Happy Geek Message-ID: Hi I started my new blog. It's called The Happy Geek. http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com Check it out. It's still a work in progress. Suggestions welcome. Spread the word, I want to get this off the ground. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From andrew at acetuk.com Sun Mar 21 09:29:07 2010 From: andrew at acetuk.com (Andrew Forde) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:29:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Blog Site & Help Message-ID: <4BA5E6E3.8070304@acetuk.com> I personally love Posterous for this sort of thing. Template drive with the ability to customize, free of charge to use, will repost to Twitter, Facebook etc. as well as use your existing other social sites for holding your work (so if you post a picture to Posterous it will forward it to your Flickr account if you want it to). I use it for two sites - www.acetuk.com and www.fordesfocus.com - both of which are early attempts to get back in to blogging. Posterous takes submissions via email as well as by using their online editor. This is brilliant for me as I can post something using my iPhone, including taking a picture I have taken on my iPhone, have it publish to Posterous and have a summary tweet sent to Twitter and a status update sent to Facebook. www.posterous.com For a paid for service a lot of people suggest squarespace. I have a blog hosted there that costs about ?5 per month. Fantastic WYSIWYG interface, brilliant site builder... it just costs money. I find Posterous hits all that I need personally. From michelehurst at mac.com Sun Mar 21 16:05:45 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:05:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight Message-ID: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> Ok so finally buying new mac am def selling the above. I need to know if there is a simple way to clean the hard drive ashave not done it before. Mine is the top spec aluminium one. See they still seem to make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? Thanks Michele Sent from Michele's iPhone From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Sun Mar 21 16:22:13 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:22:13 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight In-Reply-To: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> Message-ID: <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> You will need a system install disc to start up from. Go to utilities, disk utility, find erase disk ( whichwill be your hard disk), select the options eg number of wipes or passes depending on the amount of security you want. I think a recommened number is given. Click erase disc. Ken Arnoldi On 21 Mar 2010, at 04:05 PM, Michele Hurst wrote: > Ok so finally buying new mac am def selling the above. I need to know > if there is a simple way to clean the hard drive ashave not done it > before. Mine is the top spec aluminium one. See they still seem to > make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? > Thanks > Michele > > Sent from Michele's iPhone > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From paul at durrant.co.uk Sun Mar 21 18:24:59 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:24:59 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight In-Reply-To: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> Message-ID: <52105187-E18A-46B0-BED4-8C606C787270@durrant.co.uk> You might be better off selling the iSight separately. They seem to make about ?50 all by themselves. regards, Paul On 21 Mar 2010, at 16:05, Michele Hurst wrote: > See they still seem to > make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? From kj.westgate at ntlworld.com Sun Mar 21 23:47:46 2010 From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com (Kerin Westgate) Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:47:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Time Capsule conection problem Message-ID: <37B29070-56C8-40C6-8201-5AC5ACD6A520@ntlworld.com> Hi, I have a time capsule which I use as a backup to my macbook and also a store for the rest of the house, the internet is not a problem and my macbook connects fine to the hard drive so does my wife's vista also connects to the hard drive but my stepdaughters xp gets as far as the login then returns an error of Unknown user, incorrect password or login is disabled (1203) so why the mac and vista connect ok but not the xp any ideas pls Kerin From penguinsplj at me.com Mon Mar 22 09:26:21 2010 From: penguinsplj at me.com (Paul Chapman) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:26:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Fun with the iPad Message-ID: <395F5BDB-BB75-412D-B65B-2E7D374396D4@me.com> Gave me a smile this morning: http://www.foxtrot.com/ Have fun tonight. Paul C From michelehurst at mac.com Mon Mar 22 12:04:28 2010 From: michelehurst at mac.com (Michele Hurst) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:04:28 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 17" PowerBook and iSight for sale Message-ID: Thanks very much for your help. Will give that a go. If any one interested in either please let me know Thanks again Michele Sent from Michele's iPhone From robharrington at mac.com Mon Mar 22 16:02:22 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:02:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Mail alias help In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: My wife would like an alias address on Mail. I found it impossible to follow the procedure described in Mail help. On clicking on " Using .Mac e-mail aliases" it instructs to log in to my .mac account ( Mail preferences and then " edit e-mail aliases " takes me to mobile me ) and to look for an email aliases section. I could not find one listed. In the process I have now got an unnecessary extra account which I would like to know how to get rid of. Mail is 2.1.3 on G5 Tiger imac. Rob Harrington From anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk Mon Mar 22 16:17:08 2010 From: anthonybrahams at themagic.me.uk (Anthony Brahams) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:17:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight In-Reply-To: <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> Message-ID: I was intending to make a similar post to Michele Hurst's so Ken's reply was timed right and very helpful. Thanks! Does the current OS stay in the machine after the procedures? I had advanced the OS from 9.? to 10.4 so would like advice, please, on what to do. The computer is a G3 Powerbook, last model I think. I had hoped to get to tonight's meeting but unfortunately cannot. Anthony On 21 Mar 2010, at 16:22, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > You will need a system install disc to start up from. Go to utilities, > disk utility, > find erase disk ( whichwill be your hard disk), select the options eg > number of wipes or passes depending on the amount of security you > want. I think a recommened number is given. Click erase disc. > > Ken Arnoldi > > > > On 21 Mar 2010, at 04:05 PM, Michele Hurst > wrote: > >> Ok so finally buying new mac am def selling the above. I need to know >> if there is a simple way to clean the hard drive ashave not done it >> before. Mine is the top spec aluminium one. See they still seem to >> make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? >> Thanks >> Michele >> >> Sent from Michele's iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 22 16:28:55 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:28:55 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight In-Reply-To: References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> Message-ID: <662BDB1D-7B4A-4CA9-AA41-1F7083D2E6D1@f2s.com> Erasing the disk will wipe it completely - the OS will require a fresh install. Robbie On 22 Mar 2010, at 16:17, Anthony Brahams wrote: I was intending to make a similar post to Michele Hurst's so Ken's reply was timed right and very helpful. Thanks! Does the current OS stay in the machine after the procedures? I had advanced the OS from 9.? to 10.4 so would like advice, please, on what to do. The computer is a G3 Powerbook, last model I think. I had hoped to get to tonight's meeting but unfortunately cannot. Anthony On 21 Mar 2010, at 16:22, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > You will need a system install disc to start up from. Go to utilities, > disk utility, > find erase disk ( whichwill be your hard disk), select the options eg > number of wipes or passes depending on the amount of security you > want. I think a recommened number is given. Click erase disc. > > Ken Arnoldi > > > > On 21 Mar 2010, at 04:05 PM, Michele Hurst > wrote: > >> Ok so finally buying new mac am def selling the above. I need to know >> if there is a simple way to clean the hard drive ashave not done it >> before. Mine is the top spec aluminium one. See they still seem to >> make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? >> Thanks >> Michele >> >> Sent from Michele's iPhone >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From robharrington at mac.com Mon Mar 22 17:07:01 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:07:01 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Mail aliases In-Reply-To: References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> Message-ID: <99851F0B-E7DC-433A-8381-A69039990D6E@mac.com> I have managed to delete the unnecessary extra account. I have researched the alias problem and it seems to be remain unresolved on Tiger some time ago. Rob Harrington From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Mon Mar 22 17:28:35 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:28:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] 17inch g4 power book and iSight In-Reply-To: References: <6ADDE635-8559-4A5D-AEE5-210B74C03F50@mac.com> <8C2AE20D-34F0-4535-AC8B-09C160CE439A@virgin.net> Message-ID: <6D0486E8-3141-4549-9DE1-2551477DD3CF@virgin.net> I suggest that after erasing the Hard drive you reinstall the operating system, but when you are asked for your name and other details you put A.N.Other and a fictitious address. That will enable the next owner to at least start up the computer and them alter the personal details to suit him/herself. Ken Arnoldi On 22 Mar 2010, at 16:17, Anthony Brahams wrote: > I was intending to make a similar post to Michele Hurst's so Ken's > reply was timed right and very helpful. Thanks! > > Does the current OS stay in the machine after the procedures? I had > advanced the OS from 9.? to 10.4 so would like advice, please, on what > to do. The computer is a G3 Powerbook, last model I think. > > I had hoped to get to tonight's meeting but unfortunately cannot. > > Anthony > > On 21 Mar 2010, at 16:22, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > >> You will need a system install disc to start up from. Go to utilities, >> disk utility, >> find erase disk ( whichwill be your hard disk), select the options eg >> number of wipes or passes depending on the amount of security you >> want. I think a recommened number is given. Click erase disc. >> >> Ken Arnoldi >> >> >> >> On 21 Mar 2010, at 04:05 PM, Michele Hurst >> wrote: >> >>> Ok so finally buying new mac am def selling the above. I need to know >>> if there is a simple way to clean the hard drive ashave not done it >>> before. Mine is the top spec aluminium one. See they still seem to >>> make about 400 ish on eBay does that sound about right? >>> Thanks >>> Michele >>> >>> Sent from Michele's iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From granville.routledge at hotmail.com Mon Mar 22 17:50:01 2010 From: granville.routledge at hotmail.com (Granville Routledge) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:50:01 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Eurosport Player Message-ID: Good evening,As a new member, my apologies for any errors in group protocol!Has anyone successfully downloaded this player on to the Mac?If so did you get a test video before subscribing?I can't achieve this stage, though there is no problem on our PC.The guide notes on their website talk about Mac users downloading a plug in for Flip Mac. Done, and makes no difference! Typically no obvious way to talk to Eurosport on line! Thanks everyone Granville granville.routledge at hotmail.com Home 01603 260933 Mobile 07597 590322 _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 22 18:01:54 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:01:54 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Eurosport Player In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0EB60A93-A81C-4923-8116-5E3589EC9AA2@f2s.com> This may help ... Flip4mac certainly solves a lot of problems - are you sure you have the latest version? http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/flip4mac.mspx This may also be helpful ... http://tinyurl.com/yfghruy Robbie On 22 Mar 2010, at 17:50, Granville Routledge wrote: Good evening,As a new member, my apologies for any errors in group protocol!Has anyone successfully downloaded this player on to the Mac? If so did you get a test video before subscribing?I can't achieve this stage, though there is no problem on our PC.The guide notes on their website talk about Mac users downloading a plug in for Flip Mac. Done, and makes no difference! Typically no obvious way to talk to Eurosport on line! Thanks everyone Granville granville.routledge at hotmail.com Home 01603 260933 Mobile 07597 590322 _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 22 18:08:09 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:08:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Eurosport Player In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <3934AB0E-C8B3-474C-8ECC-AFBB3E21D6B6@f2s.com> ....and a reboot after installation never does any harm .... R This may help ... Flip4mac certainly solves a lot of problems - are you sure you have the latest version? http://www.microsoft.com/mac/products/flip4mac.mspx This may also be helpful ... http://tinyurl.com/yfghruy Robbie On 22 Mar 2010, at 17:50, Granville Routledge wrote: Good evening,As a new member, my apologies for any errors in group protocol!Has anyone successfully downloaded this player on to the Mac? If so did you get a test video before subscribing?I can't achieve this stage, though there is no problem on our PC.The guide notes on their website talk about Mac users downloading a plug in for Flip Mac. Done, and makes no difference! Typically no obvious way to talk to Eurosport on line! Thanks everyone Granville granville.routledge at hotmail.com Home 01603 260933 Mobile 07597 590322 _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From paul at durrant.co.uk Mon Mar 22 22:37:08 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:37:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Fonts used in my book Message-ID: <5ED8B581-419C-4D14-BA79-7185D007BAD3@durrant.co.uk> I showed the book I've just published (for someone else - not a book I wrote) at the meeting. http://www.durrantpublishing.co.uk/Catalani/ I couldn't bring to mind the names of the typefaces used. The body text was Adobe Garamond Pro The titles were in Optima And the font on the cover was Bradley Hand It's now available as Paperback, hardback and Kindle ebook. An ePub ebook should appear at retailers soon. All in all, it was a fun project http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905946090/ http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905946155/ http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CFB32Y/ Hopefully I'll manage to get the Kindle edition linked to the print editions, and the "Search Inside" feature enabled soon. [Obligatory Mac comment] It was all made on a Mac :-) regards, Paul From alanbarber at mac.com Tue Mar 23 09:30:46 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:30:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] crt imac dv Message-ID: HI Someone on the list bought my old crt imac dv. I have found some original discs and manuals for it. email me off list if you would like them Regards Alan From mail at edmarlodge.co.uk Tue Mar 23 11:36:54 2010 From: mail at edmarlodge.co.uk (Raymond Paine) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:36:54 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] DVD/CD Drive Problem Message-ID: <3F040F91-988A-420E-9A91-D621273A2FFA@edmarlodge.co.uk> Hi All, Perhaps someone out there can advise me on the problem of burning DVD's from iMovie and iDVD. Some week ago I replaced a faulty Drive on my G5 Mac Pro. with an LG GH22. This is a 22xDVD Rewriter with the E-IDE/ ATAPI interface which is required on my G5. On using this drive on normal Toast burning and copying also playing DVD's with no problem. I recently for the first time I tried to burn a DVD from iMovie and iDVD with no success. It acts as there is no disk or drive connected. I contacted LG, they said they do not support Mac's. Can anyone suggest other than buying a new drive how I can get over this problem. Ray From paul at durrant.co.uk Tue Mar 23 13:02:03 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:02:03 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] DVD/CD Drive Problem In-Reply-To: <3F040F91-988A-420E-9A91-D621273A2FFA@edmarlodge.co.uk> References: <3F040F91-988A-420E-9A91-D621273A2FFA@edmarlodge.co.uk> Message-ID: Check in the SYtem Profiler (About This Mac/More Info...). Select Hardware/Disc Burning. This should list the writable drives in your system, and whether built-in Mac OS drivers support them. You could also try asking/searching at http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ It certainly used to be the case that finding a drive that worked with the built-in Mac OS drivers was tricky. I thought those days were gone, but perhaps you've come across one of the few that aren't supported. regards, Paul On 23 Mar 2010, at 11:36, Raymond Paine wrote: > > > > Hi All, > Perhaps someone out there can advise me on the problem > of burning DVD's from iMovie and iDVD. > Some week ago I replaced a faulty Drive on my G5 Mac Pro. > with an LG GH22. This is a 22xDVD Rewriter with the E-IDE/ ATAPI > interface > which is required on my G5. On using this drive > on normal Toast burning and copying also playing DVD's with no > problem. > I recently for the first time I tried to burn a DVD from iMovie and > iDVD with no > success. It acts as there is no disk or drive connected. I contacted > LG, > they said they do not support Mac's. > Can anyone suggest other than buying a new drive how I can get over > this > problem. > > > Ray > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From alanbarber at mac.com Tue Mar 23 15:29:24 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:29:24 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] powerbook Message-ID: I have sold my powerbook to a friend. I left on it several apps and some songs in itunes. I changed the admin password and set it up for him to use. The dock changed back to a basic mac one and those apps in the dock were removed. I looked in the apps file and all the apps appear to be there I assume I just have to drag back into the dock? Will the songs from itunes be in a library somewhere? Regards Alan From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 23 15:35:00 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:35:00 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] DVD/CD Drive Problem Message-ID: Paul There used to be a program called Patchburn for unsupported burners, that enabled direct burning in osx and iapps. Even if it is supported under iapps you should still be ok with third party apps like Toast. Simon --- Catch me on Twitter http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype me: Simon-Royal - original message - Subject: Re: [NMUG] DVD/CD Drive Problem From: Paul Durrant Date: 23/03/2010 13:02 Check in the SYtem Profiler (About This Mac/More Info...). Select Hardware/Disc Burning. This should list the writable drives in your system, and whether built-in Mac OS drivers support them. You could also try asking/searching at http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/ It certainly used to be the case that finding a drive that worked with the built-in Mac OS drivers was tricky. I thought those days were gone, but perhaps you've come across one of the few that aren't supported. regards, Paul On 23 Mar 2010, at 11:36, Raymond Paine wrote: > > > > Hi All, > Perhaps someone out there can advise me on the problem > of burning DVD's from iMovie and iDVD. > Some week ago I replaced a faulty Drive on my G5 Mac Pro. > with an LG GH22. This is a 22xDVD Rewriter with the E-IDE/ ATAPI > interface > which is required on my G5. On using this drive > on normal Toast burning and copying also playing DVD's with no > problem. > I recently for the first time I tried to burn a DVD from iMovie and > iDVD with no > success. It acts as there is no disk or drive connected. I contacted > LG, > they said they do not support Mac's. > Can anyone suggest other than buying a new drive how I can get over > this > problem. > > > Ray > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From temp at sfppr.co.uk Tue Mar 23 17:44:37 2010 From: temp at sfppr.co.uk (Steve Forster) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:44:37 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive Message-ID: I?m looking to add a network hard drive to serve computers (3 or 4) in different rooms, mostly for storage of music, pictures, other shared files etc rather than back up (each Mac also has its own attached drive for backup). The computers are a mixture of G4?s and Intel, G4?s all running Leopard, Intel Snow Leopard Sorry if this seems a stupid question but it?s not an area I?ve delved into before. Is it as simple as it seems? If I plug a drive with an ethernet connection into the router will it be accessible to all the computers, just as any Mac I plug into it (or connect wirelessly) is? Does anyone have any particular recommendations or tips about any drives to steer clear of? Probably looking for 1TB, max 1.5TB, budget to around ?150/?160, less if possible! This looked a remarkably cheap option but says it is not suitable for Mac users. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Stora-Home-Media-Server/dp/B002SNBCSQ/ref=sr _1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269365785&sr=1-1 Is that likely to just be the enclosed back-up software that won?t work with Mac or am I missing a reason why it just won?t work or work badly? Any tips most welcome. Thanks Steve F From paul at durrant.co.uk Tue Mar 23 18:36:06 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:36:06 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Any NAS should work with your Macs, as I think they all support the (Microsoft) SMB protocol, which Mac OS X can use. I'm told that the problem with cheap NAS is that the on-board processor is the limiting factor for throughput, rather than the disks or speed of connection. I don't have personal experience of this though. regards, Paul From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Tue Mar 23 18:37:16 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (2003r2tech at googlemail.com) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Steve I work in IT & my manager swears by these for network attached storage. They very easy to setup to share to multiple computers. http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/network-storage/linkstation/ls-chl-linkstation-live/ Simon Bainbridge On 23 Mar 2010, at 17:44, Steve Forster wrote: > I?m looking to add a network hard drive to serve computers (3 or 4) > in > different rooms, mostly for storage of music, pictures, other shared > files > etc rather than back up (each Mac also has its own attached drive for > backup). The computers are a mixture of G4?s and Intel, G4?s all > running > Leopard, Intel Snow Leopard > > Sorry if this seems a stupid question but it?s not an area I?ve > delved into > before. Is it as simple as it seems? If I plug a drive with an > ethernet > connection into the router will it be accessible to all the > computers, just > as any Mac I plug into it (or connect wirelessly) is? > > Does anyone have any particular recommendations or tips about any > drives to > steer clear of? Probably looking for 1TB, max 1.5TB, budget to around > ?150/?160, less if possible! > > This looked a remarkably cheap option but says it is not suitable > for Mac > users. > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Stora-Home-Media-Server/dp/B002SNBCSQ/ref=sr > _1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269365785&sr=1-1 > Is that likely to just be the enclosed back-up software that won?t w > ork with > Mac or am I missing a reason why it just won?t work or work badly? > > Any tips most welcome. > > Thanks > > Steve F > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 23 19:01:47 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:01:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi We experimented with NAS when I was at work. We found a few of them were not straight forward drives and had mini Linux OSes on some of them to control them. Some of them - a few of the LaCie ones - cannot be formatted to HFS+ and will stay in NTFS format which is not great for Macs. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:44:37 +0000 > From: temp at sfppr.co.uk > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive > > I?m looking to add a network hard drive to serve computers (3 or 4) in > different rooms, mostly for storage of music, pictures, other shared files > etc rather than back up (each Mac also has its own attached drive for > backup). The computers are a mixture of G4?s and Intel, G4?s all running > Leopard, Intel Snow Leopard > > Sorry if this seems a stupid question but it?s not an area I?ve delved into > before. Is it as simple as it seems? If I plug a drive with an ethernet > connection into the router will it be accessible to all the computers, just > as any Mac I plug into it (or connect wirelessly) is? > > Does anyone have any particular recommendations or tips about any drives to > steer clear of? Probably looking for 1TB, max 1.5TB, budget to around > ?150/?160, less if possible! > > This looked a remarkably cheap option but says it is not suitable for Mac > users. > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Netgear-Stora-Home-Media-Server/dp/B002SNBCSQ/ref=sr > _1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1269365785&sr=1-1 > Is that likely to just be the enclosed back-up software that won?t work with > Mac or am I missing a reason why it just won?t work or work badly? > > Any tips most welcome. > > Thanks > > Steve F > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From temp at sfppr.co.uk Tue Mar 23 19:05:44 2010 From: temp at sfppr.co.uk (Steve Forster) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:05:44 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thanks Simon, they look interesting, will have a poke around the suppliers, my ignorance I?m sure but I didn?t know Buffalo before. S From: "2003r2tech at googlemail.com" <2003r2tech at googlemail.com> Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000 To: Norwich Mac User Group list Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive Hi Steve I work in IT & my manager swears by these for network attached storage. They very easy to setup to share to multiple computers. http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/network-storage/linkstation/ls-ch l-linkstation-live/ Simon Bainbridge From temp at sfppr.co.uk Tue Mar 23 19:08:27 2010 From: temp at sfppr.co.uk (Steve Forster) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:08:27 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Thanks Simon, life can be complex sometimes! From: Simon Royal Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:01:47 +0000 To: NMUG Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive Hi We experimented with NAS when I was at work. We found a few of them were not straight forward drives and had mini Linux OSes on some of them to control them. Some of them - a few of the LaCie ones - cannot be formatted to HFS+ and will stay in NTFS format which is not great for Macs. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. From rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com Tue Mar 23 19:57:12 2010 From: rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com (Ruth Murray) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:57:12 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <446B9E35-D313-4924-82D9-2AE5114EB46D@ruthmurray.f2s.com> HI Steve Not sure if this has anything to do with your enquiry but I just spotted this. http://norwich.gumtree.com/norwich/11/55952311.html Any use? Ruth On 23 Mar 2010, at 19:08, Steve Forster wrote: > Thanks Simon, life can be complex sometimes! > > > > From: Simon Royal > Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:01:47 +0000 > To: NMUG > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive > > > Hi > We experimented with NAS when I was at work. We found a few of them > were not > straight forward drives and had mini Linux OSes on some of them to > control > them. > Some of them - a few of the LaCie ones - cannot be formatted to HFS > + and > will stay in NTFS format which is not great for Macs. > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: > http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/ > macspectrum > - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > Ruth Murray ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com Ruth Murray Graphic Design and Illustration 01603 632334 Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net From temp at sfppr.co.uk Tue Mar 23 20:23:09 2010 From: temp at sfppr.co.uk (Steve Forster) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:23:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: <446B9E35-D313-4924-82D9-2AE5114EB46D@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Message-ID: Thanks Ruth, I?m a bit wary of s/h drives, always think they?re that much closer to failing (this is 2 years old). Anyone think I?m wrong on this? From: Ruth Murray Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:57:12 +0000 To: Norwich Mac User Group list Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive HI Steve Not sure if this has anything to do with your enquiry but I just spotted this. http://norwich.gumtree.com/norwich/11/55952311.html Any use? Ruth From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Tue Mar 23 21:41:19 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (2003r2tech at googlemail.com) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:41:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I work in IT in the education sector where buffalo products have been used for years. Glad to help! Simon Bainbridge On 23 Mar 2010, at 19:05, Steve Forster wrote: > Thanks Simon, they look interesting, will have a poke around the > suppliers, > my ignorance I?m sure but I didn?t know Buffalo before. > > S > > > > From: "2003r2tech at googlemail.com" <2003r2tech at googlemail.com> > Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000 > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive > > Hi Steve I work in IT & my manager swears by these for network > attached > storage. They very easy to setup to share to multiple computers. > http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/network-storage/linkstation/ls-ch > l-linkstation-live/ Simon Bainbridge > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Tue Mar 23 22:28:35 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:28:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Network Hard drive In-Reply-To: References: , Message-ID: Hi Slightly off-topic, but I have a Buffalo WLI-CB-G54A wireless card for laptops which I used in my PowerBook G3 Pismo, PowerBook G4 TiBook and am currently use in my IBM ThinkPad. Under OSX it is detected as an Airport Extreme card. Under OSX and Windows it is the best wireless card I have ever owned. Just a testament to how good Buffalo products are. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. ---------------------------------------- > From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:41:19 +0000 > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive > > I work in IT in the education sector where buffalo products have been > used for years. > > Glad to help! > > Simon Bainbridge > > On 23 Mar 2010, at 19:05, Steve Forster wrote: > >> Thanks Simon, they look interesting, will have a poke around the >> suppliers, >> my ignorance I?m sure but I didn?t know Buffalo before. >> >> S >> >> >> >> From: "2003r2tech at googlemail.com" <2003r2tech at googlemail.com> >> Reply-To: Norwich Mac User Group list >> Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:37:16 +0000 >> To: Norwich Mac User Group list >> Subject: Re: [NMUG] Network Hard drive >> >> Hi Steve I work in IT & my manager swears by these for network >> attached >> storage. They very easy to setup to share to multiple computers. >> http://www.buffalo-technology.com/products/network-storage/linkstation/ls-ch >> l-linkstation-live/ Simon Bainbridge >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 08:18:35 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:18:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] PS Message-ID: <6F459752-7AFE-42CA-85C9-91030114BA0A@mac.com> Have magic mouse - fab Regards Alan From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 08:25:51 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:25:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] safari bookmarks Message-ID: <485BE4FE-1CC4-4A7C-8250-8907E497B5F1@mac.com> Paul I aim this question to you on the nmugs as you helped last time but others might find it interesting. I backed up my powerbook to time machine and attempted to move everything over to the imac. As the hard drive on the imac had not been completed cleaned there was not enough room. I remember TM asking me if I wanted to do something cannot remember what and I clicked yes. Everything was then moved over using my PB I have lost all my Safari bookmarks. I kept the emailed instructions you sent last time but now it does not work. TM shows all the previous backups but as soon as I follow your instructions they black out. Any ideas on that scanty info Regards Alan From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 08:26:33 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:26:33 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] PS In-Reply-To: <6F459752-7AFE-42CA-85C9-91030114BA0A@mac.com> References: <6F459752-7AFE-42CA-85C9-91030114BA0A@mac.com> Message-ID: Sorry not meant for nmugs list but its fab anyway Regards Alan On 24 Mar 2010, at 08:18, Alan Barber wrote: > Have magic mouse - fab > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Wed Mar 24 10:11:38 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:11:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot Message-ID: Hi As you know I have an iBook G3 500Mhz. It is maxxed with 640MB RAM and has the original hard drive. It is a 15GB and a CDROM drive. It is a very noisy drive and I do intend on replacing it with a larger one at some point. I have a 60GB sitting here waiting to go in. I have noticed that the iBook accesses the drive a lot. I let it boot this morning - into 10.4.11 - and on boot it runs Skype and DropBox. I then ran Safari and waited for it to calm down and made sure everything way finished loading. I am now writing this in a webmail window and I can hear the hard drive frantically being accessed. It is not just an occasional tick, but can access it solidly for minutes at a time, then stop and then start again. Before I replace it for a quiet drive, where I probably won't notice the accessing, I want to stop it doing it if I can. Any ideas? And no spotlight isn't doing anything - the little blue magnifying glass is solid, it has no white dot in it. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From munkt0n at gmail.com Wed Mar 24 11:24:22 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:24:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: it's probably just swapping out to disk constantly due to the low amount of physical RAM On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > As you know I have an iBook G3 500Mhz. It is maxxed with 640MB RAM and has the original hard drive. It is a 15GB and a CDROM drive. > It is a very noisy drive and I do intend on replacing it with a larger one at some point. I have a 60GB sitting here waiting to go in. > I have noticed that the iBook accesses the drive a lot. I let it boot this morning - into 10.4.11 - and on boot it runs Skype and DropBox. I then ran Safari and waited for it to calm down and made sure everything way finished loading. > I am now writing this in a webmail window and I can hear the hard drive frantically being accessed. It is not just an occasional tick, but can access it solidly for minutes at a time, then stop and then start again. > Before I replace it for a quiet drive, where I probably won't notice the accessing, I want to stop it doing it if I can. > Any ideas? And no spotlight isn't doing anything - the little blue magnifying glass is solid, it has no white dot in it. > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From simonroyal at live.co.uk Wed Mar 24 11:39:33 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:39:33 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot Message-ID: Scott Ive had a lot of G3s. Some with lower spec than this running Tiger and I have never experienced so much drive access. Simon --- Catch me on Twitter http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype me: Simon-Royal - original message - Subject: Re: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot From: Scott Matthews Date: 24/03/2010 11:25 it's probably just swapping out to disk constantly due to the low amount of physical RAM On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > As you know I have an iBook G3 500Mhz. It is maxxed with 640MB RAM and has the original hard drive. It is a 15GB and a CDROM drive. > It is a very noisy drive and I do intend on replacing it with a larger one at some point. I have a 60GB sitting here waiting to go in. > I have noticed that the iBook accesses the drive a lot. I let it boot this morning - into 10.4.11 - and on boot it runs Skype and DropBox. I then ran Safari and waited for it to calm down and made sure everything way finished loading. > I am now writing this in a webmail window and I can hear the hard drive frantically being accessed. It is not just an occasional tick, but can access it solidly for minutes at a time, then stop and then start again. > Before I replace it for a quiet drive, where I probably won't notice the accessing, I want to stop it doing it if I can. > Any ideas? And no spotlight isn't doing anything - the little blue magnifying glass is solid, it has no white dot in it. > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From munkt0n at gmail.com Wed Mar 24 11:47:43 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:47:43 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: next time it's grinding open up Terminal and type lsof | grep REG this will show you all files that are currently open, this may help identify what's causing all the disk shenanigans. On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Simon Royal wrote: > Scott > > Ive had a lot of G3s. Some with lower spec than this running Tiger and I have never experienced so much drive access. > > Simon > > --- Catch me on Twitter http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype me: Simon-Royal > > - original message - > Subject: ? ? ? ?Re: [NMUG] iBook Accessing Hard Drive A Lot > From: ? Scott Matthews > Date: ? ? ? ? ? 24/03/2010 11:25 > > it's probably just swapping out to disk constantly due to the low > amount of physical RAM > > On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Simon Royal wrote: >> >> Hi >> As you know I have an iBook G3 500Mhz. It is maxxed with 640MB RAM and has the original hard drive. It is a 15GB and a CDROM drive. >> It is a very noisy drive and I do intend on replacing it with a larger one at some point. I have a 60GB sitting here waiting to go in. >> I have noticed that the iBook accesses the drive a lot. I let it boot this morning - into 10.4.11 - and on boot it runs Skype and DropBox. I then ran Safari and waited for it to calm down and made sure everything way finished loading. >> I am now writing this in a webmail window and I can hear the hard drive frantically being accessed. It is not just an occasional tick, but can access it solidly for minutes at a time, then stop and then start again. >> Before I replace it for a quiet drive, where I probably won't notice the accessing, I want to stop it doing it if I can. >> Any ideas? And no spotlight isn't doing anything - the little blue magnifying glass is solid, it has no white dot in it. >> >> Simon Royal >> >> >> --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - Blog: http://thehappygeek.blogspot.com - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. >> >> >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now >> http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> > > > > -- > :wq > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 15:13:53 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:13:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] time machine Message-ID: Using time machine how do I do a full back up of my current machine now Regards Alan From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 15:40:18 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:18 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] safari bookmarks Message-ID: <440DB943-014B-4874-837A-6AD858629CAE@mac.com> I'm having no luck with safari bookmarks via time machine They are on my ipod touch is there anyway I can move them to the computer. Regards Alan From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 24 15:51:05 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:51:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] time machine In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <9ED35763-CB9F-4183-AD33-DBB14CBA9893@durrant.co.uk> Time Machine Menu (in menubar), "Back Up Now". Or if you don't have the Time Machine icon in the menubar, go to System Preferences/Time Machine and check the check box "Show Time Machine status in the menu bar", and then choose "Bac Up Now" from the Time Machine menu in the menubar. It will take a while if this is the first time it's run. On 24 Mar 2010, at 15:13, Alan Barber wrote: > Using time machine how do I do a full back up of my current machine > now From paul at durrant.co.uk Wed Mar 24 15:53:12 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:53:12 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] safari bookmarks In-Reply-To: <440DB943-014B-4874-837A-6AD858629CAE@mac.com> References: <440DB943-014B-4874-837A-6AD858629CAE@mac.com> Message-ID: <54C10903-F8B2-4CBB-8DA5-5EE8839EFA47@durrant.co.uk> Look on your old machine - aren't they in the usual place? Just copy them over to the new machine manually (I am surprised that this didn't happen anyway). There may be some way to sync from the copy on your iPod touch to you iMac, but I don't know what it is. regards, Paul On 24 Mar 2010, at 15:40, Alan Barber wrote: > I'm having no luck with safari bookmarks via time machine > They are on my ipod touch is there anyway I can move them to the > computer. From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 22:11:17 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:11:17 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc Message-ID: What is the general feeling about the computer at night. Leave on? Switch off? sleep? Regards Alan From alanbarber at mac.com Wed Mar 24 22:14:44 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:14:44 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] safari bookmarks In-Reply-To: <54C10903-F8B2-4CBB-8DA5-5EE8839EFA47@durrant.co.uk> References: <440DB943-014B-4874-837A-6AD858629CAE@mac.com> <54C10903-F8B2-4CBB-8DA5-5EE8839EFA47@durrant.co.uk> Message-ID: <47CB1BD8-5DD1-4E44-B5F5-94514D380FAE@mac.com> This is so weird. I have come home from work checked Safari and all but my ebay bookmarks have returned - its magic Must be something to do with the mouse. Regards Alan On 24 Mar 2010, at 15:53, Paul Durrant wrote: > Look on your old machine - aren't they in the usual place? Just copy > them over to the new machine manually (I am surprised that this didn't > happen anyway). > > There may be some way to sync from the copy on your iPod touch to you > iMac, but I don't know what it is. > > regards, > > Paul > > On 24 Mar 2010, at 15:40, Alan Barber wrote: > >> I'm having no luck with safari bookmarks via time machine >> They are on my ipod touch is there anyway I can move them to the >> computer. > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Wed Mar 24 22:19:53 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:19:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <8204DF8B-5EFE-41A2-8FB2-8F70191EF9C6@btinternet.com> I switch off our supply gets cut off at least once a week sometimes for seconds sometimes not and always for some vague reason or another. Must cost something when it is on even if in sleep mode, any one know what that is ? Is it greener to turn off? Please to say that my work titled Night Garden was selected for the East Anglian Open this year Heather Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.u On 24 Mar 2010, at 22:11, Alan Barber wrote: > What is the general feeling about the computer at night. > Leave on? > Switch off? > sleep? > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug k From minkennison at mac.com Wed Mar 24 22:24:58 2010 From: minkennison at mac.com (Min Kennison) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:24:58 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: <8204DF8B-5EFE-41A2-8FB2-8F70191EF9C6@btinternet.com> References: <8204DF8B-5EFE-41A2-8FB2-8F70191EF9C6@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <4FCCBB58-D47B-4261-B49F-356A30E55C60@mac.com> Congrats heather. I always leave mine on at night - both the iMac in the'office' and my MBP. Never encountered a problem Min On 24 Mar 2010, at 22:1924 Mar 2010, Heather Tamplin wrote: > I switch off > our supply gets cut off at least once a week > sometimes for seconds sometimes not and > always for some vague reason or another. > > Must cost something when it is on even if in sleep mode, > any one know what that is ? > > Is it greener to turn off? > > Please to say that my work titled Night Garden was selected for the > East Anglian Open this year > > > Heather > > Heather Tamplin > www.heathertamplin.co.u > On 24 Mar 2010, at 22:11, Alan Barber wrote: > >> What is the general feeling about the computer at night. >> Leave on? >> Switch off? >> sleep? >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > k > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Wed Mar 24 23:24:38 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:24:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: <8204DF8B-5EFE-41A2-8FB2-8F70191EF9C6@btinternet.com> References: <8204DF8B-5EFE-41A2-8FB2-8F70191EF9C6@btinternet.com> Message-ID: <775B109D-9A0A-4489-BFB2-081395AFD96B@virgin.net> Hi Heather Many Congrats to you!! On another note, I have created/made some 3D art sculptures/pieces ( nothing to do with photography) and need to find out how to get them seen, displayed, galleried, etc. As you are our resident artist , perhaps you could advise me please. regards Martin Martin Fry www.martinfryphotography.com > > Please to say that my work titled Night Garden was selected for the > East Anglian Open this year > Heather > From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Wed Mar 24 23:52:06 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:52:06 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <183D98C0-340F-4EC7-9207-AE04D4630986@virgin.net> I usually switch it off at night or even when going out, but leave my router on unless away for longer than a day. Habit, rather than knowing the best! Ken Arnoldi On 24 Mar 2010, at 10:11 PM, Alan Barber wrote: > What is the general feeling about the computer at night. > Leave on? > Switch off? > sleep? > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ferrers_young at hotmail.com Thu Mar 25 01:08:30 2010 From: ferrers_young at hotmail.com (Ferrers Young) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 01:08:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Mainframes do not like to be switched off.... and they take about an hour to boot up. They also like to be in a controlled environment, with regards to temperature and humidity. We have consumer devices, designed to be switched off, and also to operate in a wide temperature spectrum. Now I have read (in a mag, I think, that I can't locate just now) that OS X is based on Unix and just like Unix, it is programed to do housekeeping (defrags etc) in the small hours... I personally doubt this - any NMUGers know if there is any truth in that? (There was a bit of software to fool your Mac into believing it was Oh dark hundred hours - so you could schedule it to do its stuff!) I've never experienced the hard disk being thrashed in the small hours. If true, then putting your Mac to sleep, it will not benefit from this, but keep your Mac warm and ready for you. Since Mac's boot up so quickly, and a clean start up clears out things, I think this is the best approach. The money saved in electricity would, I feel sure, more than make up for any shortening of life, if any, of your Mac. The bottom line is, I switch mine off when I sleep or am away from home for several hours. G3 iMac powered off, about to power off G5 iMac... Think I'll just put myself into Sleep mode - to ensure I see you all on the 28th April. Nighty night, Ferrers > From: alanbarber at mac.com > Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:11:17 +0000 > To: nmug at durrant.co.uk > Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc > > What is the general feeling about the computer at night. > Leave on? > Switch off? > sleep? > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alanbarber at mac.com Thu Mar 25 08:14:50 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:14:50 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] back up Message-ID: Paul At Mondays meeting you mentioned again the velcroed hard drive for back up. Any recommended makes please. Regards Alan From paul at durrant.co.uk Thu Mar 25 08:21:35 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:21:35 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] back up In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I don't have any favourite makes at the moment. So long as it's a 2.5" drive, big enough capacity, and firewire, it should be fine. It should cost less than ?100, unless you go for a /very/ big drive. regards, Paul On 25 Mar 2010, at 08:14, Alan Barber wrote: > Paul > At Mondays meeting you mentioned again the velcroed hard drive for > back up. > Any recommended makes please. From simonroyal at live.co.uk Thu Mar 25 08:23:18 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:23:18 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc Message-ID: Hi I always leave mine on. My PC towers get left as well as my ThinkPad and iBook. I was always under the impression it took a lot firing up towers and crt monitor and was cheaper to leave them running or put them to sleep. But to be honest it is more of a lazy thing than anything else. It just means I only open the lid and Im instantly online. Simon --- Catch me on Twitter http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal or Skype me: Simon-Royal - original message - Subject: Re: [NMUG] to sleep etc From: Min Kennison Date: 24/03/2010 22:27 Congrats heather. I always leave mine on at night - both the iMac in the'office' and my MBP. Never encountered a problem Min On 24 Mar 2010, at 22:1924 Mar 2010, Heather Tamplin wrote: > I switch off > our supply gets cut off at least once a week > sometimes for seconds sometimes not and > always for some vague reason or another. > > Must cost something when it is on even if in sleep mode, > any one know what that is ? > > Is it greener to turn off? > > Please to say that my work titled Night Garden was selected for the > East Anglian Open this year > > > Heather > > Heather Tamplin > www.heathertamplin.co.u > On 24 Mar 2010, at 22:11, Alan Barber wrote: > >> What is the general feeling about the computer at night. >> Leave on? >> Switch off? >> sleep? >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > k > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From macman at f2s.com Thu Mar 25 08:48:02 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:48:02 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6BA820BF-6BD7-4C28-9C20-478546170E20@f2s.com> from MacForums.... "OS X has three housekeeping scripts that are run on a daily, weekly and monthly basis if your computer is left on early in the morning (between 3-6 am). These scripts are run by cron in the default /etc/ crontab." There is also an argument that since booting is the most stressful procedure for hard drives, leaving the machine running 24/7 helps maximise the life. 'Expert' opinion was about 50/50 last time I investigated. We switch nothing off - ever, but it's a personal choice. Robbie On 25 Mar 2010, at 01:08, Ferrers Young wrote: Mainframes do not like to be switched off.... and they take about an hour to boot up. They also like to be in a controlled environment, with regards to temperature and humidity. We have consumer devices, designed to be switched off, and also to operate in a wide temperature spectrum. Now I have read (in a mag, I think, that I can't locate just now) that OS X is based on Unix and just like Unix, it is programed to do housekeeping (defrags etc) in the small hours... I personally doubt this - any NMUGers know if there is any truth in that? (There was a bit of software to fool your Mac into believing it was Oh dark hundred hours - so you could schedule it to do its stuff!) I've never experienced the hard disk being thrashed in the small hours. If true, then putting your Mac to sleep, it will not benefit from this, but keep your Mac warm and ready for you. Since Mac's boot up so quickly, and a clean start up clears out things, I think this is the best approach. The money saved in electricity would, I feel sure, more than make up for any shortening of life, if any, of your Mac. The bottom line is, I switch mine off when I sleep or am away from home for several hours. From munkt0n at gmail.com Thu Mar 25 09:07:22 2010 From: munkt0n at gmail.com (Scott Matthews) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:07:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: <6BA820BF-6BD7-4C28-9C20-478546170E20@f2s.com> References: <6BA820BF-6BD7-4C28-9C20-478546170E20@f2s.com> Message-ID: does anyone know how to list the scheduled tasks? my crontab is empty, I suppose OS X uses that incomprehensible launchd thing to control all its scheduled jobs On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Robbie Murray wrote: > from MacForums.... > > "OS X has three housekeeping scripts that are run on a daily, weekly > and monthly basis if your computer is left on early in the morning > (between 3-6 am). These scripts are run by cron in the default /etc/ > crontab." > > There is also an argument that since booting is the most stressful > procedure for hard drives, leaving the machine running 24/7 helps > maximise the life. ?'Expert' opinion was about 50/50 last time I > investigated. ? We switch nothing off ?- ever, but it's a personal > choice. > > Robbie > > > On 25 Mar 2010, at 01:08, Ferrers Young wrote: > > > Mainframes do not like to be switched off.... and they take about an > hour to boot up. They also like to be in a controlled environment, > with regards to temperature and humidity. > > We have consumer devices, designed to be switched off, and also to > operate in a wide temperature spectrum. > > Now I have read (in a mag, I think, that I can't locate just now) that > OS X is based on Unix and just like Unix, it is programed to do > housekeeping (defrags etc) in the small hours... I personally doubt > this - any NMUGers know if there is any truth in that? (There was a > bit of software to fool your Mac into believing it was Oh dark hundred > hours - so you could schedule it to do its stuff!) ?I've never > experienced the hard disk being thrashed in the small hours. If true, > then putting your Mac to sleep, it will not benefit from this, but > keep your Mac warm and ready for you. > > Since Mac's boot up so quickly, and a clean start up clears out > things, I think this is the best approach. The money saved in > electricity would, I feel sure, more than make up for any shortening > of life, if any, of your Mac. > > The bottom line is, I switch mine off when I sleep or am away from > home for several hours. > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq From macman at f2s.com Thu Mar 25 09:31:43 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:31:43 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] to sleep etc In-Reply-To: References: <6BA820BF-6BD7-4C28-9C20-478546170E20@f2s.com> Message-ID: To the best of my knowledge they cover the tasks which can be run manually by MacJanitor, Onyx etc, but since it's not broken, I've never felt a desperate need to go and poke about in it! Robbie On 25 Mar 2010, at 09:07, Scott Matthews wrote: does anyone know how to list the scheduled tasks? my crontab is empty, I suppose OS X uses that incomprehensible launchd thing to control all its scheduled jobs On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Robbie Murray wrote: > from MacForums.... > > "OS X has three housekeeping scripts that are run on a daily, weekly > and monthly basis if your computer is left on early in the morning > (between 3-6 am). These scripts are run by cron in the default /etc/ > crontab." > > There is also an argument that since booting is the most stressful > procedure for hard drives, leaving the machine running 24/7 helps > maximise the life. 'Expert' opinion was about 50/50 last time I > investigated. We switch nothing off - ever, but it's a personal > choice. > > Robbie > > > On 25 Mar 2010, at 01:08, Ferrers Young wrote: > > > Mainframes do not like to be switched off.... and they take about an > hour to boot up. They also like to be in a controlled environment, > with regards to temperature and humidity. > > We have consumer devices, designed to be switched off, and also to > operate in a wide temperature spectrum. > > Now I have read (in a mag, I think, that I can't locate just now) that > OS X is based on Unix and just like Unix, it is programed to do > housekeeping (defrags etc) in the small hours... I personally doubt > this - any NMUGers know if there is any truth in that? (There was a > bit of software to fool your Mac into believing it was Oh dark hundred > hours - so you could schedule it to do its stuff!) I've never > experienced the hard disk being thrashed in the small hours. If true, > then putting your Mac to sleep, it will not benefit from this, but > keep your Mac warm and ready for you. > > Since Mac's boot up so quickly, and a clean start up clears out > things, I think this is the best approach. The money saved in > electricity would, I feel sure, more than make up for any shortening > of life, if any, of your Mac. > > The bottom line is, I switch mine off when I sleep or am away from > home for several hours. > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > -- :wq _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 26 11:10:48 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:10:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] DVD In iBook Message-ID: Hi. I am hoping to upgrade the 15GB hard drive and CDROM in my iBook with a 60GB hard drive and DVDROM I have sitting here. I know the hard drive will be ok and just want to double check that you can put any optical drive in a Mac. It is a Toshiba and it came out of a Samsung laptop. I checked Xlr8yourmac but found no mention of it. I was under the impression it was only when it came to burners that you had to be careful and that was only really under 10.3 and before. Upgrading an iBook G3 is no easy task and I want to do the whole lot in one go. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Fri Mar 26 11:34:18 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:34:18 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale Message-ID: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net> Hello, Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger and OS9 on separate HD's. USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. Ken Arnoldi From rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com Fri Mar 26 12:35:16 2010 From: rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com (Ruth Murray) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:35:16 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale In-Reply-To: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net> References: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net> Message-ID: <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com> HI Ken How is the memory divided up Ken? How many sticks of what? How large are the hard drives? Ruthie x On 26 Mar 2010, at 11:34, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger > and OS9 on separate HD's. > USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. > > Ken Arnoldi > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > Ruth Murray ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com Ruth Murray Graphic Design and Illustration 01603 632334 Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Fri Mar 26 13:07:47 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:07:47 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale In-Reply-To: <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com> References: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net> <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Message-ID: Memory is 256 x 2, 512x 1 HD 40 GB and 4GB Ken On 26 Mar 2010, at 12:35, Ruth Murray wrote: > HI Ken > > How is the memory divided up Ken? How many sticks of what? > > How large are the hard drives? > > Ruthie x > > > On 26 Mar 2010, at 11:34, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger >> and OS9 on separate HD's. >> USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. >> >> Ken Arnoldi >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug >> > > Ruth Murray > ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com > > Ruth Murray > Graphic Design and Illustration > 01603 632334 > > Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com Fri Mar 26 13:45:05 2010 From: rm at ruthmurray.f2s.com (Ruth Murray) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:45:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale In-Reply-To: References: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net> <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com> Message-ID: <09A78B4F-81AA-4D9B-B911-59BCF13B4F70@ruthmurray.f2s.com> I was thinking the RAM might fit my friends G4 1.25 mirror door but alas it is of a different type. Ruth On 26 Mar 2010, at 13:07, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > Memory is 256 x 2, 512x 1 HD 40 GB and 4GB > > Ken > On 26 Mar 2010, at 12:35, Ruth Murray wrote: > >> HI Ken >> >> How is the memory divided up Ken? How many sticks of what? >> >> How large are the hard drives? >> >> Ruthie x >> >> >> On 26 Mar 2010, at 11:34, Ken Arnoldi wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger >>> and OS9 on separate HD's. >>> USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. >>> >>> Ken Arnoldi >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >>> >> >> Ruth Murray >> ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com >> >> Ruth Murray >> Graphic Design and Illustration >> 01603 632334 >> >> Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug > Ruth Murray ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com Ruth Murray Graphic Design and Illustration 01603 632334 Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 26 13:49:38 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:49:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Booting From FAT32 Message-ID: Hi I used to have Tiger restored on to my iPod for quick installing and booting. My iPod is an old 40gb Photo model with both usb and firewire. Booting via firewire was very quick. However I recently formatted my iPod from a Mac format to a PC format, so I could use it Osx, Windows and Linux. I am now wondering if I can restore my Tiger dvd once again even though my iPod is Windows/FAT32 formatted. Simon --- http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal and http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum (sent using Nokia E65) From paul at durrant.co.uk Fri Mar 26 13:53:20 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:53:20 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Booting From FAT32 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0FDCE439-6809-454F-AD45-0605473FCEBA@durrant.co.uk> Macs cannot boot Mac OS X from Windows formatted disks. Perhaps you could get a flash drive for such uses instead? You can get a 16GB flash drive for under ?20 now, and Intel Macs will boot off a USB drive. Paul On 26 Mar 2010, at 13:49, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi > > I used to have Tiger restored on to my iPod for quick installing and > booting. > > My iPod is an old 40gb Photo model with both usb and firewire. > Booting via firewire was very quick. > > However I recently formatted my iPod from a Mac format to a PC > format, so I could use it Osx, Windows and Linux. I am now wondering > if I can restore my Tiger dvd once again even though my iPod is > Windows/FAT32 formatted. From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 26 14:43:05 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:43:05 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Booting From FAT32 Message-ID: Paul I have an iBook remember, so no usb boot. I think possibly cloning isnt an option. Might have to bite the bullet and install the bigger hard drive and the dvd drive and then do a fresh install. Simon --- http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal and http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum (sent using Nokia E65) - original message - Subject: Re: [NMUG] Booting From FAT32 From: Paul Durrant Date: 26/03/2010 13:53 Macs cannot boot Mac OS X from Windows formatted disks. Perhaps you could get a flash drive for such uses instead? You can get a 16GB flash drive for under ?20 now, and Intel Macs will boot off a USB drive. Paul On 26 Mar 2010, at 13:49, Simon Royal wrote: > Hi > > I used to have Tiger restored on to my iPod for quick installing and > booting. > > My iPod is an old 40gb Photo model with both usb and firewire. > Booting via firewire was very quick. > > However I recently formatted my iPod from a Mac format to a PC > format, so I could use it Osx, Windows and Linux. I am now wondering > if I can restore my Tiger dvd once again even though my iPod is > Windows/FAT32 formatted. _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 26 14:55:52 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:55:52 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale In-Reply-To: References: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net>, <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com>, Message-ID: Ken What G4 is it? Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net > Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:07:47 +0000 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] G4 for sale > > Memory is 256 x 2, 512x 1 HD 40 GB and 4GB > > Ken > On 26 Mar 2010, at 12:35, Ruth Murray wrote: > > > HI Ken > > > > How is the memory divided up Ken? How many sticks of what? > > > > How large are the hard drives? > > > > Ruthie x > > > > > > On 26 Mar 2010, at 11:34, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger > >> and OS9 on separate HD's. > >> USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. > >> > >> Ken Arnoldi > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > >> listinfo/nmug > >> > > > > Ruth Murray > > ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com > > > > Ruth Murray > > Graphic Design and Illustration > > 01603 632334 > > > > Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Fri Mar 26 16:01:33 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:01:33 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G4 for sale In-Reply-To: References: <9A82C7AF-EF30-4BC7-8E10-123D4E52DAA3@virgin.net>, <0D9E5637-372B-4D32-8E32-BE66CAB07EC2@ruthmurray.f2s.com>, Message-ID: <2D4259AA-E33E-4D2B-A5F3-43EE88E93E28@virgin.net> G4 Digittal Audio, 533mz, 1g Memory, 2 HD =1 40g 1 4g OS9.2 OS tiger, TV tuner (analog) Superdrive, CRT monitor, no keyboard/mouse ken Sent from my iPod On 26 Mar 2010, at 14:55, Simon Royal wrote: > > Ken > What G4 is it? > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > >> From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net >> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:07:47 +0000 >> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >> Subject: Re: [NMUG] G4 for sale >> >> Memory is 256 x 2, 512x 1 HD 40 GB and 4GB >> >> Ken >> On 26 Mar 2010, at 12:35, Ruth Murray wrote: >> >>> HI Ken >>> >>> How is the memory divided up Ken? How many sticks of what? >>> >>> How large are the hard drives? >>> >>> Ruthie x >>> >>> >>> On 26 Mar 2010, at 11:34, Ken Arnoldi wrote: >>> >>>> Hello, >>>> >>>> Does anyone want my G4 with CRT monitor for ?50? It has OS Tiger >>>> and OS9 on separate HD's. >>>> USB2 and SCSI TV Tuner etc. >>>> >>>> Ken Arnoldi >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>>> listinfo/nmug >>>> >>> >>> Ruth Murray >>> ruth at ruthmurray.f2s.com >>> >>> Ruth Murray >>> Graphic Design and Illustration >>> 01603 632334 >>> >>> Web portfolio at www.ruthmurray.net >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > Do you have a story that started on Hotmail? Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Fri Mar 26 16:33:53 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:33:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] G3/G4 All In One Wanted Message-ID: Hi Does anyone have an all-in-one Mac going spare or for sale. iMac G3, iMac G4 or eMac wanted. I don't really have the space for a G3 or G4 tower and I don't have the funds for a G5 iMac. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From alanbarber at mac.com Fri Mar 26 22:34:42 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:34:42 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] safari bookmarks Message-ID: <6F25D9CC-1580-409A-874C-B1B076A316EA@mac.com> Dont ask me how but I have time machine running properly and all my bookmarks restored. Apple Mac - what a great bit of kit. Why would anyone use anything else! Regards Alan From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 10:51:53 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:51:53 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks Message-ID: Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print photographs with any success? martin From Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 10:56:22 2010 From: Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net (Jeremy Webb) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:56:22 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi Martin I've used Epson printers for years and always used Epson inks. The one occasion when I tried other inks, the results were a complete disaster. Went straight back to Epson inks after that. Jeremy Webb Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print > photographs with any success? > > martin > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 10:58:38 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:58:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Jeremy That's pretty much what I expected to hear! Martin > > I've used Epson printers for years and always used Epson inks. The > one occasion when I tried other inks, the results were a complete > disaster. > > Went straight back to Epson inks after that. > > Jeremy Webb > Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net > > > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > >> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >> photographs with any success? >> >> martin >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug From 2003r2tech at googlemail.com Sat Mar 27 11:02:43 2010 From: 2003r2tech at googlemail.com (2003r2tech at googlemail.com) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:02:43 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: In my experiance compatible inks are never as good as the manufacturers inks. Even though they are cheaper the inks do not normally last as long or produce poor quality prints or both. It is a false economy to buy compatibles. Regards Simon Bainbridge On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print > photographs with any success? > > martin > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From allanmacam at me.com Sat Mar 27 11:04:00 2010 From: allanmacam at me.com (Allan) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:04:00 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print > photographs with any success? > Only third party inks I have had any success with on an Epson printer are Lyson Professional Inks with a profile for each of the papers we use. But we also use Lyson's CIS unit. Other third party inks have been rubbish. Allan Johns. From davidenglish at mac.com Sat Mar 27 11:28:07 2010 From: davidenglish at mac.com (David English) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:28:07 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4D5A698F-0CD7-40B6-B8A0-D5C68BFF373E@mac.com> Hi Martin Don't know if my experience is relevent. I've used an Epson stylus R300 for maybe 5 years. It has 6 'inks'. I generally go for the unbranded much cheaper ones but have not found any that print photographs consistantly. So I have always gone back to the Epson ones if trying to get a decent picture. My demand is not very high I'm normally printing text based stuff anyway. David On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print > photographs with any success? > > martin > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From h.tamplin at btinternet.com Sat Mar 27 11:44:38 2010 From: h.tamplin at btinternet.com (Heather Tamplin) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:44:38 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <381F4CB9-1D26-48C2-9E12-7D45E68BB6FA@btinternet.com> I use cheap inks - tesco compatibles are pretty good Heather On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:58, Martin Fry wrote: > > Thanks Jeremy > > That's pretty much what I expected to hear! > > Martin >> >> I've used Epson printers for years and always used Epson inks. The >> one occasion when I tried other inks, the results were a complete >> disaster. >> >> Went straight back to Epson inks after that. >> >> Jeremy Webb >> Jeremywebb.photo at virgin.net >> >> >> >> On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: >> >>> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >>> photographs with any success? >>> >>> martin >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heather Tamplin www.heathertamplin.co.uk From hydie at talktalk.net Sat Mar 27 11:56:48 2010 From: hydie at talktalk.net (Heidi Sampson) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:56:48 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1D851791-3EBF-4038-9950-1D0C472F53A4@talktalk.net> I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. I hope that helps Hydie On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print > photographs with any success? > > martin > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heidi Sampson hydie at talktalk.net From macman at f2s.com Sat Mar 27 13:16:31 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:16:31 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 1. Yes 2. Yes ...... but I'm not a photographer, so it's mostly happy snaps and web pages etc. Certainly good enough for me. http://tinyurl.com/yjukhlf Incredible saving on OEM and very quick delivery: I've dealt with them for years without problem. Robbie On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print photographs with any success? martin From hidunc at ntlworld.com Sat Mar 27 14:57:51 2010 From: hidunc at ntlworld.com (J L Duncan Bradford) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:57:51 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Firefox History Message-ID: <0420D705-D6A8-427A-8217-6C686FFC6D19@ntlworld.com> Being a fairly recent convert to Firefox [3.6.2] I like it but for one thing. It seems to be selective in what history it remembers, as when I hold on the back button, the drop down list always seems to be missing the page I want to return to. Holding on 'History' in the toolbar only shows the last few pages and it's several clicks more to get to the full list via the History menu. Is there a way to either show more than 10 pages in the drop down, or to ensure that it remembers all the links in the 'Back' feature, like Safari does? As usual, the online help is not useful! -------------- next part -------------- From alanbarber at mac.com Sat Mar 27 15:01:08 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:01:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] wiping ex HD Message-ID: I have bought a new 500 GB hard drive which id sitting behind my imac backing up vis time machine. I want to sell my old Lacie ex HD. Could someone please tell me how to wipe the old one of info Thanks Regards Alan From ricnev at mac.com Sat Mar 27 15:08:32 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:08:32 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] wiping ex HD In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <08AF8D2D-4295-4740-9181-3629450D9F24@mac.com> Fire up Disk Utility. Click Help. Choose Disk Utility Help Choose Erasing Disks Choose Securely Erasing Disks. (Do make sure you have selected the right disk!). Richard. On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:01, Alan Barber wrote: > I have bought a new 500 GB hard drive which id sitting behind my imac backing up vis time machine. > I want to sell my old Lacie ex HD. > Could someone please tell me how to wipe the old one of info > Thanks > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From alanbarber at mac.com Sat Mar 27 15:24:21 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:24:21 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] wiping ex HD In-Reply-To: <08AF8D2D-4295-4740-9181-3629450D9F24@mac.com> References: <08AF8D2D-4295-4740-9181-3629450D9F24@mac.com> Message-ID: hi Richard where is disc utility Have done a spotlight search and nought there. Regards Alan On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:08, Richard Nevill wrote: > Fire up Disk Utility. > > Click Help. > > Choose Disk Utility Help > > Choose Erasing Disks > > Choose Securely Erasing Disks. > > (Do make sure you have selected the right disk!). > > Richard. > > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:01, Alan Barber wrote: > >> I have bought a new 500 GB hard drive which id sitting behind my imac backing up vis time machine. >> I want to sell my old Lacie ex HD. >> Could someone please tell me how to wipe the old one of info >> Thanks >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From alanbarber at mac.com Sat Mar 27 15:26:30 2010 From: alanbarber at mac.com (Alan Barber) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:26:30 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] wiping ex HD In-Reply-To: <08AF8D2D-4295-4740-9181-3629450D9F24@mac.com> References: <08AF8D2D-4295-4740-9181-3629450D9F24@mac.com> Message-ID: panic over spelling it wrong Regards Alan On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:08, Richard Nevill wrote: > Fire up Disk Utility. > > Click Help. > > Choose Disk Utility Help > > Choose Erasing Disks > > Choose Securely Erasing Disks. > > (Do make sure you have selected the right disk!). > > Richard. > > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:01, Alan Barber wrote: > >> I have bought a new 500 GB hard drive which id sitting behind my imac backing up vis time machine. >> I want to sell my old Lacie ex HD. >> Could someone please tell me how to wipe the old one of info >> Thanks >> >> Regards >> >> Alan >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > Richard Nevill > ricnev at mac.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From djr.massy at ntlworld.com Sat Mar 27 15:41:57 2010 From: djr.massy at ntlworld.com (DJR Massy) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:41:57 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> I always use genuine Epson inks for my R1800 and they are undoubtedly very good. However, the cost is horrific, especially when you have to use them up to clear clogged nozzles. I reckon this can cost 20 to 30 pounds a time depending on how many goes it takes to get a clean test pattern. I have been tempted to try the Lyson refillable cartridges, but it seems to be a messy business and the initial outlay is not cheap. I don't print enough to make the Lyson continuous ink system worthwhile. For these reasons I am very glad this topic has been started and I am particularly interested in the JET TEC inks which Hydie mentioned. According to the JetTec website a Norwich stockist is: COMPUTER SERVICES NORWICH LTD 159 MAGDALEN STREET NORWICH NR3 1NF Tel: 01603 617260. I did not get a reply to my phone call, probably because it is Saturday, but I'll try again next week. I did, however, get a good impression of the JetTec website. Meanwhile I wonder whether Martin prints all his own professional photographs or sends them elsewhere. If he sends them elsewhere, has he a recommendation? I once asked Joe Cornish, a well known landscape photographer, about his printing and he confessed he sent his photographs to another firm, though I forget which. Jim. ====================================== On 27 Mar 2010, at 12:00, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC > inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never > had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried > other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. > > I hope that helps > > Hydie > > > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > >> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >> photographs with any success? >> >> martin >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > Heidi Sampson > hydie at talktalk.net From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 16:10:10 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:10:10 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: <0F0E6F10-B19E-4C93-A4B8-00A97944273E@virgin.net> hi, Jim I occasionally print a one off print on my Epson, but generally I upload my images for printing at either Redwoods in Colchester or Loxley in Scotland. Both use the ROES system ( Remote ordering), The quality is first class from both companies. The only problem is that they both have a minimum postage price which OK if ordering 100 Wedding prints but not so good if you want one 7x5" print, Hence occasional print a one off print on my Epson. I too will look at the JET TEC website. Regards Martin Martin Fry www.martinfryphotography.com > > Meanwhile I wonder whether Martin prints all his own professional > photographs or sends them elsewhere. If he sends them elsewhere, has > he a recommendation? I once asked Joe Cornish, about his printing > and he confessed he sent > his photographs to another firm, though I forget which. > Jim. > I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC >> inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never >> had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried >> other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. From hydie at talktalk.net Sat Mar 27 16:26:09 2010 From: hydie at talktalk.net (Heidi Sampson) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:26:09 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: <4E3969F9-5DD8-41E4-82E6-DEAD2651D8EF@talktalk.net> I get them online from thee cartridge people. Often they have a 2 for 1 offer. www.cartridgepeople.com Hydie On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:41, DJR Massy wrote: > I always use genuine Epson inks for my R1800 and they are undoubtedly > very good. However, the cost is horrific, especially when you have > to use them up to clear clogged nozzles. I reckon this can cost 20 > to 30 pounds a time depending on how many goes it takes to get a > clean test pattern. > > I have been tempted to try the Lyson refillable cartridges, but it > seems to be a messy business and the initial outlay is not cheap. I > don't print enough to make the Lyson continuous ink system > worthwhile. For these reasons I am very glad this topic has been > started and I am particularly interested in the JET TEC inks which > Hydie mentioned. According to the JetTec website a Norwich stockist is: > > COMPUTER SERVICES NORWICH LTD > 159 MAGDALEN STREET > NORWICH > NR3 1NF > > Tel: 01603 617260. > > I did not get a reply to my phone call, probably because it is > Saturday, but I'll try again next week. I did, however, get a good > impression of the JetTec website. > > Meanwhile I wonder whether Martin prints all his own professional > photographs or sends them elsewhere. If he sends them elsewhere, has > he a recommendation? I once asked Joe Cornish, a well known > landscape photographer, about his printing and he confessed he sent > his photographs to another firm, though I forget which. > > Jim. > ====================================== > On 27 Mar 2010, at 12:00, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > >> I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC >> inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never >> had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried >> other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. >> >> I hope that helps >> >> Hydie >> >> >> >> On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: >> >>> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >>> photographs with any success? >>> >>> martin >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >>> listinfo/nmug >> >> Heidi Sampson >> hydie at talktalk.net > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Heidi Sampson hydie at talktalk.net From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 16:30:36 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:30:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: <9549F0E3-3E2F-41FE-B8C5-B6875FDCA582@virgin.net> > > Hi Jim I have found Jet Tec cartridges for ?3.15 each at; http://www.kenborne.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl?page=search&PR=-1&TB=A&SS=epson+stylus+photo+950&search.x=16&search.y=10&search=ACTION I am still looking for a site that tells me the colour profiles/ settings are the same as Epsons inks! Martin > >> I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC >> inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never >> had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried >> other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. >> I hope that helps >> Hydie >> >> >> >> On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: >> >>> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >>> photographs with any success? >>> martin >>> From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Sat Mar 27 16:49:08 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:49:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] wiping ex HD In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <72659EC9-06B1-483D-8CB7-6AB4C47AB999@virgin.net> Alan, Go to Applications on your startup disk, utilities, disk utility. Select your disk for erasing. You will find security options the 'highest' one takes a long time and the one that says it will make, I think 7 passes should be enough. Click erase. Ken On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:01, Alan Barber wrote: > I have bought a new 500 GB hard drive which id sitting behind my imac backing up vis time machine. > I want to sell my old Lacie ex HD. > Could someone please tell me how to wipe the old one of info > Thanks > > Regards > > Alan > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From macman at f2s.com Sat Mar 27 17:09:42 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:09:42 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> Message-ID: <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> Used to be Progeny Computers - they should be open - Try 01603 765659 Nice people, but don't expect any Mac help - they're from Barcelona. Robbie On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:41, DJR Massy wrote: I always use genuine Epson inks for my R1800 and they are undoubtedly very good. However, the cost is horrific, especially when you have to use them up to clear clogged nozzles. I reckon this can cost 20 to 30 pounds a time depending on how many goes it takes to get a clean test pattern. I have been tempted to try the Lyson refillable cartridges, but it seems to be a messy business and the initial outlay is not cheap. I don't print enough to make the Lyson continuous ink system worthwhile. For these reasons I am very glad this topic has been started and I am particularly interested in the JET TEC inks which Hydie mentioned. According to the JetTec website a Norwich stockist is: COMPUTER SERVICES NORWICH LTD 159 MAGDALEN STREET NORWICH NR3 1NF Tel: 01603 617260. I did not get a reply to my phone call, probably because it is Saturday, but I'll try again next week. I did, however, get a good impression of the JetTec website. Meanwhile I wonder whether Martin prints all his own professional photographs or sends them elsewhere. If he sends them elsewhere, has he a recommendation? I once asked Joe Cornish, a well known landscape photographer, about his printing and he confessed he sent his photographs to another firm, though I forget which. Jim. ====================================== On 27 Mar 2010, at 12:00, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC > inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never > had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried > other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. > > I hope that helps > > Hydie > > > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: > >> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >> photographs with any success? >> >> martin >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > Heidi Sampson > hydie at talktalk.net _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From bazyoungs at mac.com Sat Mar 27 17:35:46 2010 From: bazyoungs at mac.com (Barry Youngs) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:35:46 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop Message-ID: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> Hi Guru's Wondered if anyone out there can help me connect my laptop to the internet using airport. I have just replaced my old home hub to the newest model (HomeHub 2) and I cannot connect to the internet with my laptop via Airport. The laptop is a Powerbook G4 running OS 10.4.11 I have tried to input the network but the only option in the security settings is WPA Personal and the wireless key doesn't work with that. So I tried typing in the Home hub network name in " Other" and found WEP Password so used the wireless key, no joy! Tried putting a $ in front of the wireless key, no joy! What am I doing wrong? Am I using the wrong WEP? Please help Barry Everyone is someone else?s weirdo. From ricnev at mac.com Sat Mar 27 17:51:44 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:51:44 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> Message-ID: <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> And their pet rat's name is? Are Barcelonins excluded from Mac geekdom by Jobsian edict or is there some other mechanism at work here? See: http://www.spanishnews.es/20091022-the-first-apple-store-in-spain-to-be-in-barcelona/id=1353/ On 27 Mar 2010, at 17:09, Robbie Murray wrote: > Nice people, but don't expect any Mac help - they're from Barcelona. Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From ricnev at mac.com Sat Mar 27 17:57:25 2010 From: ricnev at mac.com (Richard Nevill) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:57:25 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop In-Reply-To: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> References: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> Message-ID: I can't help because I've given up with my HomeHub 2. I now just use it as a wired modem and have it wired directly via ethernet to my Time Capsule and use that for my wireless needs. Others have reported that they think the BT Home Hubs are wonderful, so hopefully they might be along to help you. On 27 Mar 2010, at 17:35, Barry Youngs wrote: > Hi Guru's > Wondered if anyone out there can help me connect my laptop to the internet using airport. > I have just replaced my old home hub to the newest model (HomeHub 2) and I cannot connect to the internet with my laptop via Airport. > The laptop is a Powerbook G4 running OS 10.4.11 > I have tried to input the network but the only option in the security settings is WPA Personal and the wireless key doesn't work with that. > So I tried typing in the Home hub network name in " Other" and found WEP Password so used the wireless key, no joy! > Tried putting a $ in front of the wireless key, no joy! > What am I doing wrong? > Am I using the wrong WEP? > Please help > > Barry > > > Everyone is someone else?s weirdo. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Richard Nevill ricnev at mac.com From macman at f2s.com Sat Mar 27 18:43:36 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:43:36 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] In-Reply-To: <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> Message-ID: It's not a rat, it's a hhamster .... On 27 Mar 2010, at 17:51, Richard Nevill wrote: And their pet rat's name is? Are Barcelonins excluded from Mac geekdom by Jobsian edict or is there some other mechanism at work here? See: http://www.spanishnews.es/20091022-the-first-apple-store-in-spain-to-be-in-barcelona/id=1353/ On 27 Mar 2010, at 17:09, Robbie Murray wrote: > Nice people, but don't expect any Mac help - they're from Barcelona. From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Sat Mar 27 18:50:08 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:50:08 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop In-Reply-To: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> References: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> Message-ID: <4BAE5360.6020708@stackyard.org> Barry, I presume you are connecting to the network as printed on the label on the back of the router (as well as the card supplied with the router) and are trying to use the network key printed on the same label. With WPA, the key is case sensitive. Don't try to use WEP. The labels on the back of Home Hubs can be very confusing with other services listed but the card info will be more obvious. The network name will be something like|| BTHomeHub-<4 characters>. You also might try pressing the "wireless Association" button on the router before trying to connect to the wireless network, although this button reportedly has varying usefulness depending on the phase of the moon. A common mistake when changing home hubs is to try using the old hub's key. I presume you haven't fallen for that one. Other Ken || On 27/03/2010 17:35, Barry Youngs wrote: > Hi Guru's > Wondered if anyone out there can help me connect my laptop to the internet using airport. > I have just replaced my old home hub to the newest model (HomeHub 2) and I cannot connect to the internet with my laptop via Airport. > The laptop is a Powerbook G4 running OS 10.4.11 > I have tried to input the network but the only option in the security settings is WPA Personal and the wireless key doesn't work with that. > So I tried typing in the Home hub network name in " Other" and found WEP Password so used the wireless key, no joy! > Tried putting a $ in front of the wireless key, no joy! > What am I doing wrong? > Am I using the wrong WEP? > Please help > > Barry > > > Everyone is someone else?s weirdo. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > From david at vanedwards.co.uk Sat Mar 27 20:55:45 2010 From: david at vanedwards.co.uk (David Van Edwards) Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:55:45 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] Dead Airport Express? Message-ID: Dear wisdoms, We have an Airport Express which is very rarely used but sits plugged in out of sight. Recently I looked and there is no indicator light on, (the one that used to turn from yellow to green) and we can't now see the network. I've tried pushing the little reset button and changing the fuse but no light. Is it dead? Is this a common failing? Best wishes, David -- The Smokehouse, 6 Whitwell Road, Norwich, NR1 4HB England. Telephone: + 44 (0)1603 629899 Website: http://www.vanedwards.co.uk From robharrington at mac.com Sun Mar 28 09:26:18 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:26:18 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> Message-ID: So much for inks - has anyone had this problem with the printer? Occasionally I ask it to print and it will get stuck in a " jobs stopped " / " start jobs " problem. It wont print the job. " Start jobs " doesn't start it.If the job is deleted that doesn't free it up. There can be no jobs listed and it wants to add a new job to the non- existent queue. I have printed an print head alignment test from the printer utilities, so it is seeing the printer. Rebooting, turning off and on and disconnecting usb cable do nothing. I have removed the printer from the printer list and then added it again. This sometimes frees it up. In the past I have re-installed the printer , that has freed it up for a while. Epson Stylus CX3600. G5 imac 10.4.11 Rob Harrington . From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Sun Mar 28 10:16:39 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:16:39 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> Message-ID: Try unplugging it from the mains - without switching off first. Leave it for, say 5 minutes, and plug in again. Ken Arnoldi On 28 Mar 2010, at 09:26, Rob Harrington wrote: > So much for inks - has anyone had this problem with the printer? > Occasionally I ask it to print and it will get stuck in a " jobs > stopped " / " start jobs " problem. > It wont print the job. > " Start jobs " doesn't start it.If the job is deleted that doesn't > free it up. > There can be no jobs listed and it wants to add a new job to the non- > existent queue. > I have printed an print head alignment test from the printer > utilities, so it is seeing the printer. > > Rebooting, turning off and on and disconnecting usb cable do nothing. > I have removed the printer from the printer list and then added it > again. This sometimes frees it up. > In the past I have re-installed the printer , that has freed it up > for a while. > > Epson Stylus CX3600. G5 imac 10.4.11 > > Rob Harrington > . > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From robharrington at mac.com Sun Mar 28 10:51:54 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:51:54 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> Message-ID: <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> Thanks for that. No change I'm afraid. Any other ideas ? RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRob On 28 Mar 2010, at 10:16, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > Try unplugging it from the mains - without switching off first. > Leave it for, say 5 minutes, and plug in again. > > Ken Arnoldi > > > On 28 Mar 2010, at 09:26, Rob Harrington wrote: > >> So much for inks - has anyone had this problem with the printer? >> Occasionally I ask it to print and it will get stuck in a " jobs >> stopped " / " start jobs " problem. >> It wont print the job. From macman at f2s.com Sun Mar 28 11:52:38 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:52:38 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> Message-ID: I would just delete all printers listed, then re-install ... 2 minute job Robbie On 28 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Rob Harrington wrote: Thanks for that. No change I'm afraid. Any other ideas ? From jeremyknight at mac.com Sun Mar 28 17:00:29 2010 From: jeremyknight at mac.com (jeremy knight) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:00:29 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> Message-ID: Hi Rob, just a thought,are you killing the messenger? I have a problem with my canon printer it will not print more than one item from Firefox ( I then have to quit firefox) Have you installed or updated any programmes recently that will be incompatible? Have you looked on any of the epson sites to see if this is a problem with others? Jeremy On 28 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Rob Harrington wrote: > Thanks for that. No change I'm afraid. > Any other ideas ? > > RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRob > > On 28 Mar 2010, at 10:16, Ken Arnoldi wrote: > >> Try unplugging it from the mains - without switching off first. >> Leave it for, say 5 minutes, and plug in again. >> >> Ken Arnoldi >> >> >> On 28 Mar 2010, at 09:26, Rob Harrington wrote: >> >>> So much for inks - has anyone had this problem with the printer? >>> Occasionally I ask it to print and it will get stuck in a " jobs >>> stopped " / " start jobs " problem. >>> It wont print the job. > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Sun Mar 28 18:33:33 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:33:33 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying To iPod + Mac iPod On Windows. Message-ID: Hi Yesterday I formatted my iPod which had been PC formatted, back to Mac format so I could restore my Tiger DVD to it and boot/install from it. This obviously meant all my music was gone from it. All my music is backed up on a 200GB SATA hard drive. What is the best and fastest way to get about 30GB of music back on to my iPod. Bear in mind the only Mac I have is an iBook G3 so it only has USB 1.1 or Firewire. Normally I use a USB to SATA cable to hook it up and is ok for small amounts, but 30GB is going to take a long time. I do have a PC with USB 2.0, but obviously I it wont read my iPod as it is Mac formatted. So far the options I can see are: 1. Do it on my iBook overnight via USB.2. Hook up the SATA drive to my PC and copy it wirelessly across from my PC to my iPod connected to my iBook, but that is going to be slow to.3. Find out if I can get a piece of software to write to my Mac formatted iPod in Windows XP. Any ideas? Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From paul at durrant.co.uk Sun Mar 28 20:52:47 2010 From: paul at durrant.co.uk (Paul Durrant) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:52:47 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying To iPod + Mac iPod On Windows. In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <89FDEA97-06DD-4036-9D04-4C6E29325AC3@durrant.co.uk> You could hook up the PC to your iBook with an ethernet cable, and turn on file sharing on your PC, then mount the external HD connected to the PC on your iBook. It should be pretty quick to then copy the stuff you want into iTunes on the iBook. regards, Paul On 28 Mar 2010, at 18:33, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > Yesterday I formatted my iPod which had been PC formatted, back to > Mac format so I could restore my Tiger DVD to it and boot/install > from it. > This obviously meant all my music was gone from it. All my music is > backed up on a 200GB SATA hard drive. > What is the best and fastest way to get about 30GB of music back on > to my iPod. > Bear in mind the only Mac I have is an iBook G3 so it only has USB > 1.1 or Firewire. > Normally I use a USB to SATA cable to hook it up and is ok for small > amounts, but 30GB is going to take a long time. > I do have a PC with USB 2.0, but obviously I it wont read my iPod as > it is Mac formatted. > So far the options I can see are: > 1. Do it on my iBook overnight via USB.2. Hook up the SATA drive to > my PC and copy it wirelessly across from my PC to my iPod connected > to my iBook, but that is going to be slow to.3. Find out if I can > get a piece of software to write to my Mac formatted iPod in Windows > XP. > Any ideas? > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From bazyoungs at mac.com Sun Mar 28 21:59:51 2010 From: bazyoungs at mac.com (Barry Youngs) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:59:51 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop In-Reply-To: <4BAE5360.6020708@stackyard.org> References: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> <4BAE5360.6020708@stackyard.org> Message-ID: <4846CE2C-A22E-4B9A-9A9E-F86D2C7648DB@mac.com> Thanks Ken (and Richard) I sorted out the connection. I found the solution from Google (what a surprise! I always tell my brother to google it whenever he has a problem, I really should heed my own advice) The problem lies with the Homehub2 and older computers. I had to change the hub settings from 802.11 b/g/n to 802.11 b/g I know this reduces the security of my network but hey if people want to use my internet they are welcome to it! At least all my devices are connected. Thus said, I connected my Ipod Touch without any hassle. Anyway thanks for your advice, by the way since upgrading my home hub my speed has tripled! Barry On 27 Mar 2010, at 18:50, Ken Hamer wrote: > Barry, > > I presume you are connecting to the network as printed on the label on > the back of the router (as well as the card supplied with the router) A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Sun Mar 28 22:57:42 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:57:42 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop In-Reply-To: <4846CE2C-A22E-4B9A-9A9E-F86D2C7648DB@mac.com> References: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com> <4BAE5360.6020708@stackyard.org> <4846CE2C-A22E-4B9A-9A9E-F86D2C7648DB@mac.com> Message-ID: <4BAFD0D6.8050301@stackyard.org> Sounds peculiar to me but if it worked, great! The version of 802.11 doesn't affect security - the encryption level (WEP/WPA) does. WEP can be broken by an average teenager - WPA breakage requires more prowess and clock cycles than most people have at their disposal. It sounds like there is some failure of the HomeHub to handshake with your Airport. As your particular Airport an 802.11g device, the HomeHub should throttle itself back to that specification but something is getting lost in translation somewhere. Anyway, glad you're now connected speedily. On 28/03/2010 21:59, Barry Youngs wrote: > A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking And, of course "Assume" makes an "ass" of "u" and "me" (or so they say). Other Ken From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 29 09:02:29 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:02:29 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying To iPod + Mac iPod On Windows. Message-ID: Paul I will keep that in mind for future reference. Sounds good. My PC has internal SATA connections so I might hook the drive up internally and then share it. I tried XPlay which supposedly allows Mac iPods to work in Windows but it was very complicated. I ended up leaving it going over night via USB in the end. Simon --- http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal and http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum (sent using Nokia E65) - original message - Subject: Re: [NMUG] Copying To iPod + Mac iPod On Windows. From: Paul Durrant Date: 28/03/2010 19:52 You could hook up the PC to your iBook with an ethernet cable, and turn on file sharing on your PC, then mount the external HD connected to the PC on your iBook. It should be pretty quick to then copy the stuff you want into iTunes on the iBook. regards, Paul On 28 Mar 2010, at 18:33, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > Yesterday I formatted my iPod which had been PC formatted, back to > Mac format so I could restore my Tiger DVD to it and boot/install > from it. > This obviously meant all my music was gone from it. All my music is > backed up on a 200GB SATA hard drive. > What is the best and fastest way to get about 30GB of music back on > to my iPod. > Bear in mind the only Mac I have is an iBook G3 so it only has USB > 1.1 or Firewire. > Normally I use a USB to SATA cable to hook it up and is ok for small > amounts, but 30GB is going to take a long time. > I do have a PC with USB 2.0, but obviously I it wont read my iPod as > it is Mac formatted. > So far the options I can see are: > 1. Do it on my iBook overnight via USB.2. Hook up the SATA drive to > my PC and copy it wirelessly across from my PC to my iPod connected > to my iBook, but that is going to be slow to.3. Find out if I can > get a piece of software to write to my Mac formatted iPod in Windows > XP. > Any ideas? > > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum > - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From robharrington at mac.com Mon Mar 29 12:18:44 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:18:44 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> Message-ID: I have got absolutely nowhere _ where is that exactly ? - trying to solve this non- printing problem of my Epson Stylus CX3600. "Jobs stopped " "Resume jobs " just hangs. Deleting the job and printing another adds it to a non existent queue. G5 i Mac 10.4.11 The vexation is that often advice is given without much authority or appearance of comprehension of the problem. How often have you been told to reboot or as in this case , do a clean re-install? I have done that ( and always inform the advisor at the outset that I have done so ) and the problem has come back a couple months later. I have done all the disconnects and deletings. I have joined a web chat which didn't offer anything and in the end sent me to Epson's site. Their web chat was hopeless. I did learn something from their phone support about using the built in printing software Photoquicker ( they called it Easy something or other ) If this was successful I was asked to get back to them ( of course to a different person ) and there would be further investigation. Needless to say the lines have been filled with mindless music ever since. I decided to waste my time by doing another clean install, including a long search for the latest drivers from Gutenprint. Just the same problem of no printing afterwards. Rob Harrington From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Mon Mar 29 12:58:35 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:58:35 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> Message-ID: <4BB095EB.2070203@stackyard.org> Have lost sight of this thread but do you actually know that the printer is still working, i.e. does it work flawlessly when connected to another machine? Or has it gone to join the Choir Invisible? Other Ken On 29/03/2010 12:18, Rob Harrington wrote: > > I have got absolutely nowhere _ where is that exactly ? - trying to > solve this non- printing problem of my Epson Stylus CX3600. > "Jobs stopped" > "Resume jobs " just hangs. > Deleting the job and printing another adds it to a non existent queue. > G5 i Mac 10.4.11 > > The vexation is that often advice is given without much authority or > appearance of comprehension of the problem. > How often have you been told to reboot or as in this case , do a > clean re-install? > I have done that ( and always inform the advisor at the outset that I > have done so ) and the problem has come back a couple months later. > I have done all the disconnects and deletings. > I have joined a web chat which didn't offer anything and in the end > sent me to Epson's site. > Their web chat was hopeless. > I did learn something from their phone support about using the built > in printing software Photoquicker ( they called it Easy something or > other ) If this was successful I was asked to get back to them ( of > course to a different person ) and there would be further investigation. > Needless to say the lines have been filled with mindless music ever > since. I decided to waste my time by doing another clean install, > including a long search for the latest drivers from Gutenprint. > Just the same problem of no printing afterwards. > > Rob Harrington > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Mon Mar 29 13:48:01 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries Message-ID: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery for my iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple will exchange it for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, doesn't sound too bad. Ken Arnoldi From ferrers_young at hotmail.com Mon Mar 29 14:09:19 2010 From: ferrers_young at hotmail.com (Ferrers Young) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:09:19 +0000 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> References: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> Message-ID: What about your purchased Apps, will they still work? I don't know how many iPods/iPhones/iPads you can copy the Apps to, leagaly/physically, otherwise it could be an expensive option, depending on how much you've spent at the App Store. Ferrers > From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 > Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries > > I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery > for my iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple > will exchange it for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, > doesn't sound too bad. > > Ken Arnoldi > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 29 14:26:20 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:20 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: References: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> Message-ID: <17D515F8-8B56-48E0-8CD4-E772857DD115@f2s.com> They're all in iTunes on the computer - all you have to do is synch once .... Robbie On 29 Mar 2010, at 14:09, Ferrers Young wrote: What about your purchased Apps, will they still work? I don't know how many iPods/iPhones/iPads you can copy the Apps to, leagaly/physically, otherwise it could be an expensive option, depending on how much you've spent at the App Store. Ferrers > From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 > Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries > > I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery > for my iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple > will exchange it for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, > doesn't sound too bad. > > Ken Arnoldi > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Mon Mar 29 14:27:14 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:27:14 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: References: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> Message-ID: <3A0D7043-5A3B-4968-A575-D7E50326BAD1@virgin.net> A good point. I believe your apps purchases ( including the free ones) are recorded by Apple and that you can reinstall them without further cost, but that would need enquiring about. Ken Arnoldi On 29 Mar 2010, at 02:09 PM, Ferrers Young wrote: > > What about your purchased Apps, will they still work? I don't know > how many iPods/iPhones/iPads you can copy the Apps to, leagaly/ > physically, otherwise it could be an expensive option, depending on > how much you've spent at the App Store. > > Ferrers > >> From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net >> To: nmug at nmug.org.uk >> Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 >> Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries >> >> I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery >> for my iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple >> will exchange it for another with new battery for ?39 which, I thi >> nk, >> doesn't sound too bad. >> >> Ken Arnoldi >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _________________________________________________________________ > We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. > Tell us now > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 29 14:28:58 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:28:58 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Message-ID: Hi I am thinking of getting a Blackberry Pearl 8120, but have read they don't work with iSync. Does anyone use 'Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac'? Does it sync your contacts with Address Book well. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From simonroyal at live.co.uk Mon Mar 29 14:31:14 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:31:14 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop In-Reply-To: <4846CE2C-A22E-4B9A-9A9E-F86D2C7648DB@mac.com> References: <382A7E86-3F83-426D-B714-E5D4CA90946E@mac.com>, <4BAE5360.6020708@stackyard.org>, <4846CE2C-A22E-4B9A-9A9E-F86D2C7648DB@mac.com> Message-ID: Barry I too have a black HomeHub and to get my iBook G3 with original Airport card to work I had to switch from b/g/n down to b/g and turn WPA/WPA2 to just WPA. Once that was done it has been working fine. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > From: bazyoungs at mac.com > Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:59:51 +0100 > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Subject: Re: [NMUG] Help to connect to internet with Laptop > > Thanks Ken (and Richard) > I sorted out the connection. > I found the solution from Google (what a surprise! I always tell my brother to google it whenever he has a problem, I really should heed my own advice) > The problem lies with the Homehub2 and older computers. I had to change the hub settings from 802.11 b/g/n to 802.11 b/g > I know this reduces the security of my network but hey if people want to use my internet they are welcome to it! At least all my devices are connected. > Thus said, I connected my Ipod Touch without any hassle. > Anyway thanks for your advice, by the way since upgrading my home hub my speed has tripled! > Barry > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 18:50, Ken Hamer wrote: > > > Barry, > > > > I presume you are connecting to the network as printed on the label on > > the back of the router (as well as the card supplied with the router) > > > A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ Got a cool Hotmail story? Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 29 14:34:29 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:34:29 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: References: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> Message-ID: It's even already organised for the iPad! http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/service/battery/ They're all in iTunes on the computer - all you have to do is synch once .... Robbie On 29 Mar 2010, at 14:09, Ferrers Young wrote: What about your purchased Apps, will they still work? I don't know how many iPods/iPhones/iPads you can copy the Apps to, leagaly/physically, otherwise it could be an expensive option, depending on how much you've spent at the App Store. Ferrers > From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net > To: nmug at nmug.org.uk > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 > Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries > > I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery > for my iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple > will exchange it for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, > doesn't sound too bad. > > Ken Arnoldi > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug Robbie Murray 01603 620749 01603 516175 07882 007667 macman at f2s.com From brian at clearlight.uk.net Mon Mar 29 15:47:43 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:47:43 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: <83C853E2-BD90-43B8-8CA9-1A9FE3878917@virgin.net> Message-ID: Relative to the other costs involved. No. (Do you mean you get a new unit or a refurbed old one?) But it could so easily have been designed to take a user changeable battery couldn't it. And then you could even have a spare. I could be the genius that Apple never had eh? all the best Brian > From: Ken Arnoldi > Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 > To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" > Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries > > I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery for my > iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple will exchange it > for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, doesn't sound too > bad. Ken Arnoldi From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Mon Mar 29 16:22:40 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:22:40 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Apple man in Chapelfield store just said that you don't get the same one back. I suspect it's refurbished, in which case one could expect an immediate 'swop' rather have to wait? Ken Arnoldi On 29 Mar 2010, at 03:47 PM, Brian Steere wrote: > Relative to the other costs involved. No. > (Do you mean you get a new unit or a refurbed old one?) > But it could so easily have been designed to take a user changeable > battery > couldn't it. And then you could even have a spare. > I could be the genius that Apple never had eh? > > all the best > Brian > >> From: Ken Arnoldi >> Reply-To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:48:01 +0100 >> To: "nmug at nmug.org.uk" >> Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries >> >> I was enquiring at the Applestore this morning about a new battery > for my >> iPod Touch ( although I don't actually need one yet). Apple > will exchange it >> for another with new battery for ?39 which, I think, > doesn't sound too >> bad. > > Ken Arnoldi > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From macman at f2s.com Mon Mar 29 16:48:31 2010 From: macman at f2s.com (Robbie Murray) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:48:31 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] IPod Touch batteries In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6E2A42DB-BA1F-4668-9E19-E3CF7CE8EABE@f2s.com> Of course, but, as Steve would no doubt argue, it would be fatter and less beautiful ..... Personally, when the time comes, I'll be very happy to swap my well worn one with the scratches for a nice shiny refurb! Robbie On 29 Mar 2010, at 15:47, Brian Steere wrote: But it could so easily have been designed to take a user changeable battery couldn't it. all the best Brian From djr.massy at ntlworld.com Mon Mar 29 17:39:05 2010 From: djr.massy at ntlworld.com (DJR Massy) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:39:05 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Inks In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0C3BF398-8950-4CA6-A3D7-9B3886468198@ntlworld.com> Hi Martin and Robbie, Just to say that having had no reply from Norwich 617260 (the number given on the JetTec website) I then tried Norwich 765659 as suggested by Robbie. I got through to "Norwich Computers". A friendly man told me that they have nothing to do with the previous occupants of 159 Magdalen Street. However, they do supply JetTec inks, although for my needs (Epson R.1800) they would have to order them specially. Normally this would only take a day. Their price per cartridge would be 7 pounds. This compares with 12.49 pounds from 7dayshop - the cheapest supplier of genuine Epson inks I can find. The online price for one of these cartridges from Kenborne (which Martin quoted) would be 4.59 pounds plus postage of 3.23 pounds. So from a price point of view, this all looks promising. Thank you Martin and Robbie for your help. If and when I get round to trying the JetTec inks. I'll report back. Jim. ===================================== On 27 Mar 2010, at 20:55, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:09:42 +0000 > From: Robbie Murray > Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122 at f2s.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Used to be Progeny Computers - they should be open - Try 01603 765659 > > Nice people, but don't expect any Mac help - they're from Barcelona. > > Robbie > > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:30:36 +0000 > From: Martin Fry > Subject: Re: [NMUG] NMUG [Inks] > To: Norwich Mac User Group list > Message-ID: <9549F0E3-3E2F-41FE-B8C5-B6875FDCA582 at virgin.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed; delsp=yes > > Hi Jim > > I have found Jet Tec cartridges for ?3.15 each at; > > http://www.kenborne.co.uk/cgi-bin/ss000001.pl? > page=search&PR=-1&TB=A&SS=epson+stylus+photo > +950&search.x=16&search.y=10&search=ACTION > > I am still looking for a site that tells me the colour profiles/ > settings are the same as Epsons inks! > > Martin > >> > > On 27 Mar 2010, at 15:41, DJR Massy wrote: > > I always use genuine Epson inks for my R1800 and they are undoubtedly > very good. However, the cost is horrific, especially when you have > to use them up to clear clogged nozzles. I reckon this can cost 20 > to 30 pounds a time depending on how many goes it takes to get a > clean test pattern. > > I have been tempted to try the Lyson refillable cartridges, but it > seems to be a messy business and the initial outlay is not cheap. I > don't print enough to make the Lyson continuous ink system > worthwhile. For these reasons I am very glad this topic has been > started and I am particularly interested in the JET TEC inks which > Hydie mentioned. According to the JetTec website a Norwich > stockist is: > > COMPUTER SERVICES NORWICH LTD > 159 MAGDALEN STREET > NORWICH > NR3 1NF > > Tel: 01603 617260. > > I did not get a reply to my phone call, probably because it is > Saturday, but I'll try again next week. I did, however, get a good > impression of the JetTec website. > > Meanwhile I wonder whether Martin prints all his own professional > photographs or sends them elsewhere. If he sends them elsewhere, has > he a recommendation? I once asked Joe Cornish, a well known > landscape photographer, about his printing and he confessed he sent > his photographs to another firm, though I forget which. > > Jim. > ====================================== > On 27 Mar 2010, at 12:00, nmug-request at nmug.org.uk wrote: > >> I have an Epson RX640 (with the set of six inks) and use JET TEC >> inks. I print high quality photos and adverts etc. I have never >> had a problem and tend to find they last longer. I have tried >> other makes but have found them to be inferior to JET TEC. >> >> I hope that helps >> >> Hydie >> >> >> >> On 27 Mar 2010, at 10:51, Martin Fry wrote: >> >>> Does anyone use compatible inks on an Epson printer and print >>> photographs with any success? >>> >>> martin >>> >>> _________________________________ From robharrington at mac.com Mon Mar 29 17:42:14 2010 From: robharrington at mac.com (Rob Harrington) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:42:14 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: <4BB095EB.2070203@stackyard.org> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> <4BB095EB.2070203@stackyard.org> Message-ID: <0701253A-6A3F-4678-AE77-36083CC42C77@mac.com> The printer works, Ken. Even when stalled I managed to do a print alignment test from the printer utilities. I learnt something through all that process - can't remember where, it involved System Preferences>Sharing>Printer - just turn it off/on again- that is supposed to do something. Since then I changed the driver to another one. The printer now is commanded again , albeit with different controls and settings. The Polaroid system was good for using up photo paper - printer/ computer interfaces seem to do that for one's remaining time on earth. Rob Harrington On 29 Mar 2010, at 12:58, Ken Hamer wrote: > Have lost sight of this thread but do you actually know that the > printer > is still working, i.e. does it work flawlessly when connected to > another > machine? Or has it gone to join the Choir Invisible? > > Other Ken > > On 29/03/2010 12:18, Rob Harrington wrote: >> >> - trying to >> solve this non- printing problem of my Epson Stylus CX3600. >> "Jobs stopped" >> "Resume jobs " just hangs. >> Deleting the job and printing another adds it to a non existent >> queue. >> G5 i Mac 10.4.11 >> > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ > listinfo/nmug From kj.westgate at ntlworld.com Mon Mar 29 20:17:43 2010 From: kj.westgate at ntlworld.com (Kerin Westgate) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:17:43 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <82AE0141-B78E-4249-9CD7-BA2942B2FC91@ntlworld.com> Hi, I've just got a Blackberry Curve 8520 (recommended by T-Mobile to be compatible with a Mac), the 'Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac' works perfect, you can sync Address Book: choose which groups you want Ical: choose which calendars Music: select all playlists or selected playlists (and view playlists) I dont sync Notes Tasks also through Blackberry Desktop Manager you can Back Up Restore and access Applications to install or remove I'm using a MacBook with Snow Leopard Hope this helps Regards Kerin On 29 Mar 2010, at 14:28, Simon Royal wrote: > > Hi > I am thinking of getting a Blackberry Pearl 8120, but have read they don't work with iSync. > Does anyone use 'Blackberry Desktop Manager for Mac'? Does it sync your contacts with Address Book well. > Simon Royal > > > --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send us your Hotmail stories and be featured in our newsletter > http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Mon Mar 29 20:33:46 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:33:46 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson printer problem In-Reply-To: <0701253A-6A3F-4678-AE77-36083CC42C77@mac.com> References: <79B80075-A7E0-4C56-BFE7-5F8A90DE6344@ntlworld.com> <616BA296-214F-4B9D-BC08-DC706F9E2122@f2s.com> <71B33A93-7C1A-4B4D-A732-C2756A38AFC4@mac.com> <6EE4123F-0975-4784-BA71-92F89F24213F@mac.com> <4BB095EB.2070203@stackyard.org> <0701253A-6A3F-4678-AE77-36083CC42C77@mac.com> Message-ID: <4BB1009A.5070906@stackyard.org> Nothing like a different driver, I always say. Other Ken On 29/03/2010 17:42, Rob Harrington wrote: > The printer works, Ken. Even when stalled I managed to do a print > alignment test from the printer utilities. > I learnt something through all that process - can't remember where, > it involved System Preferences>Sharing>Printer - just turn it off/on > again- that is supposed to do something. > Since then I changed the driver to another one. > The printer now is commanded again , albeit with different controls > and settings. > > The Polaroid system was good for using up photo paper - printer/ > computer interfaces seem to do that for one's remaining time on earth. > > Rob Harrington > > > On 29 Mar 2010, at 12:58, Ken Hamer wrote: > >> Have lost sight of this thread but do you actually know that the >> printer >> is still working, i.e. does it work flawlessly when connected to >> another >> machine? Or has it gone to join the Choir Invisible? >> >> Other Ken >> >> On 29/03/2010 12:18, Rob Harrington wrote: >>> >>> - trying to >>> solve this non- printing problem of my Epson Stylus CX3600. >>> "Jobs stopped" >>> "Resume jobs " just hangs. >>> Deleting the job and printing another adds it to a non existent >>> queue. >>> G5 i Mac 10.4.11 >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/ >> listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > From allanmacam at me.com Tue Mar 30 11:39:51 2010 From: allanmacam at me.com (Allan) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:39:51 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Airport Message-ID: <697E91F5-E620-4E93-9BDC-EEE4FFB592A5@me.com> Trying to help someone locate and buy an original Airport Card for her 17 inch 1GHz G4 iMac. If anybody here knows of such a beast, could they contact me off list? Many thanks. Allan Johns. From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Tue Mar 30 11:43:06 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 11:43:06 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk Message-ID: Hello, Can anyone please help? I have recorded a TV programme vie 'Eye TV'. I am offered the Toast option (on the Eye TV application) to copy to DVD, however, it starts OK and it says 'decoding' but at about 50% I get a message 'could not record on disk because of a Mac OS error' 'Result code = -50'. Ken Arnoldi From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 30 16:01:18 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:01:18 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? Just a thought. all the best Brian From ken.hamer at stackyard.org Tue Mar 30 16:33:24 2010 From: ken.hamer at stackyard.org (Ken Hamer) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:33:24 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Epson Inks Message-ID: <4BB219C4.60208@stackyard.org> Dear All, I was given a full set of Epson inks by a person whose printer had died. The set is a T0445 which includes a T0441 (black), T0452 (cyan), T0453 (magenta) and a T0454 (yellow). They fit Stylus C64, C66, C84, C86 CX3600, CX3650, CX6400 and CX6600 printers. The potential problem is that they are probably over two years old and have been in the back of my car during summer heat and winter cold - probably both exceeding the permitted temperature range. So the prospects are dubious. But if anyone would like them, I will post them off. I don't want any money. Let me know. Ken Hamer From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Tue Mar 30 17:26:26 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:26:26 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <889D70CB-39B3-4A1E-8D2D-597D750DF166@virgin.net> Yes, theTV programme (actually 2 episodes) is 4.2 GB and the disk will hold 4.7 GB. I've also tried only doing 1 episode at 2.1, but i still get the sane error message. Thanks for trying though! Ken Arbnoldi> On 30 Mar 2010, at 16:01, Brian Steere wrote: > Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? > Just a thought. > all the best > Brian > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 30 18:02:14 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:02:14 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: <889D70CB-39B3-4A1E-8D2D-597D750DF166@virgin.net> Message-ID: Maybe that doesn't leave enough room for the system/apps to do their thing - but sounds like it is another issue. Latest or most appropriate versions of software for the Mac OS? Though I have eye TV I've always found it easier to download the programs. Not always available of course but sometimes another option. If you find anything useful - do report as I might be trying likewise one day. all the best Brian Ken Arnoldi said recently: > Yes, theTV programme (actually 2 episodes) is 4.2 GB and the disk will hold > 4.7 GB. I've also tried only doing 1 episode at 2.1, but i still get the sane > error message. Thanks for trying though! > > Ken Arbnoldi> > > > On 30 Mar 2010, at 16:01, Brian Steere wrote: > >> Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? >> Just a thought. >> all the best >> Brian >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: >> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Tue Mar 30 18:19:07 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:19:07 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Sorry Brian, The episodes are a smaller size than I said ie 1.51Mb each, so disk space shouldn't be the problem. My OS is Snow Leopard (on an 2.66 iMac). Ken On 30 Mar 2010, at 06:02 PM, Brian Steere wrote: > Maybe that doesn't leave enough room for the system/apps to do their > thing - > but sounds like it is another issue. Latest or most appropriate > versions of > software for the Mac OS? > Though I have eye TV I've always found it easier to download the > programs. > Not always available of course but sometimes another option. > If you find anything useful - do report as I might be trying > likewise one > day. > > all the best > Brian > > Ken Arnoldi said recently: > >> Yes, theTV programme (actually 2 episodes) is 4.2 GB and the disk >> will hold >> 4.7 GB. I've also tried only doing 1 episode at 2.1, but i still >> get the sane >> error message. Thanks for trying though! >> >> Ken Arbnoldi> >> >> >> On 30 Mar 2010, at 16:01, Brian Steere wrote: >> >>> Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? >>> Just a thought. >>> all the best >>> Brian >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: >>> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From brian at clearlight.uk.net Tue Mar 30 19:42:17 2010 From: brian at clearlight.uk.net (Brian Steere) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:42:17 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: Message-ID: That's too small to be real so I think you mean Gb or 151mb? I think there may be some issues with Toast and 10.6 - are you on the most recent Toast? (I preume you have tried some relevant searching with toast and error no or eye tv toast and error etc) Ken Arnoldi said recently: > Sorry Brian, > > The episodes are a smaller size than I said ie 1.51Mb each, so disk > space shouldn't be the problem. My OS is Snow Leopard (on an 2.66 iMac). > > Ken > > > > On 30 Mar 2010, at 06:02 PM, Brian Steere > wrote: > >> Maybe that doesn't leave enough room for the system/apps to do their >> thing - >> but sounds like it is another issue. Latest or most appropriate >> versions of >> software for the Mac OS? >> Though I have eye TV I've always found it easier to download the >> programs. >> Not always available of course but sometimes another option. >> If you find anything useful - do report as I might be trying >> likewise one >> day. >> >> all the best >> Brian >> >> Ken Arnoldi said recently: >> >>> Yes, theTV programme (actually 2 episodes) is 4.2 GB and the disk >>> will hold >>> 4.7 GB. I've also tried only doing 1 episode at 2.1, but i still >>> get the sane >>> error message. Thanks for trying though! >>> >>> Ken Arbnoldi> >>> >>> >>> On 30 Mar 2010, at 16:01, Brian Steere wrote: >>> >>>> Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? >>>> Just a thought. >>>> all the best >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>>> Manage your subscription at: >>>> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >>> Manage your subscription at: >>> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk >> Manage your subscription at: >> http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From simonroyal at live.co.uk Wed Mar 31 13:17:49 2010 From: simonroyal at live.co.uk (Simon Royal) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:17:49 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] USB Laptop Coolers In Poundland Message-ID: Hi If anyone is interested. I just picked up a Signalex USB laptop cooler. It is quite small, it sits under my 12" iBook nicely, is very quiet, and very stable. It has nice rubber feet and raises your laptop about an inch off the floor. I got it in Poundland in Dereham, obviously for ?1. A good bargain. Simon Royal --- Twitter: http://twitter.com/SimonRoyal - LowEndMac: http://tinyurl.com/macspectrum - Skype: Simon-Royal. _________________________________________________________________ We want to hear all your funny, exciting and crazy Hotmail stories. Tell us now http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/ From ken.arnoldi at virgin.net Tue Mar 30 17:26:26 2010 From: ken.arnoldi at virgin.net (Ken Arnoldi) Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:26:26 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Copying Eye TV to disk In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <889D70CB-39B3-4A1E-8D2D-597D750DF166@virgin.net> Yes, theTV programme (actually 2 episodes) is 4.2 GB and the disk will hold 4.7 GB. I've also tried only doing 1 episode at 2.1, but i still get the sane error message. Thanks for trying though! Ken Arbnoldi> On 30 Mar 2010, at 16:01, Brian Steere wrote: > Is there enough free disk space for the encoded copy? > Just a thought. > all the best > Brian > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Send messages for NMUG list to: NMUG at nmug.org.uk > Manage your subscription at: http://server.durrant.co.uk/mailman/listinfo/nmug From martinfry.photo at virgin.net Wed Mar 31 18:04:58 2010 From: martinfry.photo at virgin.net (Martin Fry) Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:04:58 +0100 Subject: [NMUG] Bridge Message-ID: <2C2C1A43-528B-494A-A352-03837D691E87@virgin.net> Can anyone tell me how to append metadata! I have loads of images to add special metadata info for a client. 11 lines total of data in the IPTC Core I have 3 lines in the 'replace metadata' heading but cannot seem to add anymore. Any ideas? Hope this makes sense. Martin Martin Fry www.martinfryphotography.com