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Also the website seems to work ok for me, its... 4,649 Views / 11 Replies  
Also the website seems to work ok for me, its ffmpegX a DVD, SVCD, VCD, CVD, VOB, DivX, XviD, H.264, PSP, iPod, MP4, MOV, FLV encoder for Mac OSX (http://www.ffmpegx.com/) and there is an email...
Posted by gMan, on Dec 1, 2006 at 06:41 AM, in Applications
The random characters that appear instead of the... 4,649 Views / 11 Replies  
The random characters that appear instead of the download, are caused by a MIME type misconfiguration on the server side. This doesn't stop the download from working, but it prevents your browser...
Posted by gMan, on Dec 1, 2006 at 06:39 AM, in Applications
There aren't any odd characters or spaces in the... 4,844 Views / 16 Replies  
There aren't any odd characters or spaces in the path, the problem occurs even with just a VIDEO_TS folder sitting in the root of my startup drive.

I still haven't found any resolution, apart from...
Posted by gMan, on Dec 1, 2006 at 06:30 AM, in Applications
This really annoys me. I have tested it on three... 4,844 Views / 16 Replies  
This really annoys me. I have tested it on three macs. They each have all the latest updates installed. So identical software versions on each:

OS X 10.4.8, DVD player 4.6.5, DVD player framework...
Posted by gMan, on Nov 3, 2006 at 08:45 AM, in Applications
That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the... 854 Views / 7 Replies  
That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the replies.
Posted by gMan, on Dec 29, 2002 at 12:44 AM, in Mac Notebooks
8-chip vs. 16-chip SO-DIMMs 854 Views / 7 Replies  
What's the deal with this? I am looking to buy a 512MB module for my TiBook 667. Here are two modules being sold on the same site, both compatible with my PB, but with very different price tags:
...
Posted by gMan, on Dec 28, 2002 at 12:23 AM, in Mac Notebooks
I had thought of that, but plan to have the iMac... 1,618 Views / 57 Replies  
I had thought of that, but plan to have the iMac on a network with shared 'net access, so I wouldn't be using the modem anyways.
Posted by gMan, on Jan 11, 2002 at 12:45 AM, in Mac Desktops
The first thing I did when I saw the new iMac is... 1,618 Views / 57 Replies  
The first thing I did when I saw the new iMac is go to the Apple Australia online store to see what they'd be selling it for in comparison to the U.S price. Australian's have always been ripped off...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 9, 2002 at 12:24 AM, in Mac Desktops
There is a Scripting Addition called "Menu... 3,649 Views / 2 Replies  
There is a Scripting Addition called "Menu Events" which allows you to select items from menus from a script.

You can get it from http://www.osaxen.com/menu_events.html

- gMan
Posted by gMan, on Dec 19, 2001 at 11:46 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
The RAM is low-profile (this simply refers to the... 502 Views / 6 Replies  
The RAM is low-profile (this simply refers to the height of the chip), but both the imac's slots can accept this kind of RAM. If it physically fits, you'll be fine.
Posted by gMan, on Oct 18, 2001 at 06:50 AM, in Mac Desktops
I believe that *most* iBook RAM will work in a... 502 Views / 6 Replies  
I believe that *most* iBook RAM will work in a Bondi iMac *except* for 256mb modules (and higher). As far as I know, if you want to use low-profile (someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it must be a...
Posted by gMan, on Oct 17, 2001 at 07:14 AM, in Mac Desktops
A few extra bucks? More like $1000. The high-end... 674 Views / 21 Replies  
A few extra bucks? More like $1000. The high-end imac is $1500. The next model up is the G4 733, which is $2500 (and that price is for only a 15" display, only 128 megs of RAM, no speakers, and no...
Posted by gMan, on Oct 17, 2001 at 01:25 AM, in Mac Desktops
CD Revo USB CD-RW 422 Views / 0 Replies  
I am looking to get a USB CD burner for my rev b iMac. What does everyone think about the CD Revo 4x4x32 USB CD-RW? http://www.cdcyclone.com/cyclone_products.html Has anyone had experience with...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 3, 2001 at 08:09 AM, in Consumer Hardware & Components
Refuses to boot! Aaaah! 545 Views / 3 Replies  
Well, I've been racking my brains for some time now, and I'm unable to come up with a solution. Here's what has happened:

It all started when I purchased Mac OS X Public Beta. I decided...
Posted by gMan, on Oct 22, 2000 at 08:36 AM, in Mac Desktops
Cipher, i couldn't find anything relevant...which... 3,831 Views / 7 Replies  
Cipher, i couldn't find anything relevant...which forum did you post it in?
Posted by gMan, on Aug 9, 2000 at 06:51 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I have a Rev B iMac with 96 MB RAM and a 20 GB... 3,831 Views / 7 Replies  
I have a Rev B iMac with 96 MB RAM and a 20 GB hard drive which I installed myself (and haven't had any problems with, so far...)
Posted by gMan, on Aug 9, 2000 at 06:41 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
System file corrupt 3,831 Views / 7 Replies  
Well, it's just another one of those things. I shut down my mac, and the next day, it won't boot. http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/frown.gif
On further inspection I discover that not only has the...
Posted by gMan, on Aug 8, 2000 at 06:54 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
It works fine for me when a user's folder is an... 3,569 Views / 1 Replies  
It works fine for me when a user's folder is an alias to a folder on another volume, or even if the whole "Users" folder resides on another volume. However, Multiple Users gets grumpy if the user's...
Posted by gMan, on Aug 4, 2000 at 10:49 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
If you start up from any other volume, then move... 3,309 Views / 4 Replies  
If you start up from any other volume, then move the "Multi-User Startup" file out of the Extensions folder, it should let you boot into OS 9 as normal. After that, there's probably a preferences...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 31, 2000 at 08:12 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
os x partition 402 Views / 3 Replies  
I am about to replace my hard drive. When partitioning, is it worth leaving a partition for OS X? (I will more than likely get the public beta when it comes out)
How much space do you recommend?...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 11, 2000 at 06:55 AM, in macOS
Hard Drive Bootability 471 Views / 5 Replies  
From what I have read in several threads, the iMac will boot from some volumes but not others. What are the rules regarding bootability? Is it affected by the brand of the hard...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 7, 2000 at 09:32 PM, in Mac Desktops
My CD-ROM drive buzzes quite loudly also, but... 501 Views / 17 Replies  
My CD-ROM drive buzzes quite loudly also, but only with certain CDs.
By the way, why does the drive seem to make the decision to not spin certain CDs more than what sounds like around 2x speed, even...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 6, 2000 at 07:20 AM, in Mac Desktops
Great. I am looking at a 10.2GB Seagate ATA66... 445 Views / 4 Replies  
Great. I am looking at a 10.2GB Seagate ATA66 5400RPM drive. If I buy it and manage to install it in my iMac, will it work?
Posted by gMan, on Jul 6, 2000 at 06:46 AM, in Mac Desktops
If it IS an engaged signal, the only place it can... 408 Views / 5 Replies  
If it IS an engaged signal, the only place it can be coming from is your phone carrier. If you're sure your ISP isn't busy, maybe you should let them know?
Otherwise, it must be a problem with your...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 6, 2000 at 06:35 AM, in Mac Desktops
iMac Rev B HD - Conflicting info 445 Views / 4 Replies  
Hi.
I want to upgrade the hard drive in my Rev B iMac, but the guy at my local applecenter says it is difficult and expensive to obtain hard drives for that model. This contradicts pretty much...
Posted by gMan, on Jul 6, 2000 at 06:29 AM, in Mac Desktops
I have a Rev B iMac with QuickTime 4.1.2. The VCD... 4,039 Views / 6 Replies  
I have a Rev B iMac with QuickTime 4.1.2. The VCD title is "The Sixth Sense".
Posted by gMan, on Jul 1, 2000 at 12:13 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Yes, it is - and it can play regular MPEG movies... 4,039 Views / 6 Replies  
Yes, it is - and it can play regular MPEG movies perfectly.
Posted by gMan, on Jun 25, 2000 at 08:21 PM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
VCDs 4,039 Views / 6 Replies  
I have a VCD, and seem unable to get it to work on my Mac. I have installed CD/DVD SpeedTools instead of the Apple CD/DVD Driver, as recommended (see http://www.moviemac.com/articles/vcd_fix.html )...
Posted by gMan, on Jun 24, 2000 at 01:42 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Finally! Someone else who dosen't like Netscape!... 582 Views / 15 Replies  
Finally! Someone else who dosen't like Netscape! Every version I've ever run has been slow and unstable. Explorer has (unfortunately) always been my preferred browser.
Posted by gMan, on May 13, 2000 at 09:21 AM, in Applications
Well, I don't know about anyone else but I've... 600 Views / 9 Replies  
Well, I don't know about anyone else but I've ALWAYS had problems with Java and IE (even previous versions). A lot of Java things don't work and I usually have to use Netscape if I want Java chat.
...
Posted by gMan, on Apr 5, 2000 at 05:40 AM, in Applications
I am VERY annoyed about Yahoo neglecting Mac... 604 Views / 10 Replies  
I am VERY annoyed about Yahoo neglecting Mac users altogether, especially seeing as it's so popular. How hard would it be to hire a few developers to create decent Mac versions of their software? ...
Posted by gMan, on Apr 5, 2000 at 05:31 AM, in Applications
First of all I have a Rev B iMac and yes my... 592 Views / 23 Replies  
First of all I have a Rev B iMac and yes my firmware is up to date. And if you'd read my last post you'd notice that i've found the major source of my problem. There's no longer an issue, and it...
Posted by gMan, on Mar 24, 2000 at 05:44 AM, in Mac Desktops
I tried disabling memory checking, and found that... 592 Views / 23 Replies  
I tried disabling memory checking, and found that it didn't have a significant affect on the startup time at all.
Posted by gMan, on Mar 20, 2000 at 05:07 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for all your suggestions! After doing... 592 Views / 23 Replies  
Thanks for all your suggestions!

After doing a conflict test with ConflictCatcher, it I discovered that Norton AntiVirus was causing the problem. After turning off it's "Scan files when opened"...
Posted by gMan, on Mar 19, 2000 at 06:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
Thanks for all your posts! I'll let you know how... 592 Views / 23 Replies  
Thanks for all your posts! I'll let you know how I go.
Posted by gMan, on Mar 7, 2000 at 06:08 AM, in Mac Desktops
It's gradually getting slower... 592 Views / 23 Replies  
http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/frown.gif My iMac is slow - for example it takes over 3 and a half minutes to start up. It sure didn't take that long when I first got it. It's gotten to the point...
Posted by gMan, on Mar 6, 2000 at 05:53 AM, in Mac Desktops
imac secondary hard drive 509 Views / 11 Replies  
Just a quick question - sorry if I sound stupid. If I purchased a hard drive upgrade for my rev b, would it be possible to have the old hard drive installed as a secondary hard drive? (so i could use...
Posted by gMan, on Feb 16, 2000 at 05:52 AM, in Mac Desktops
Yeah, the old drivers are clearly not compatible... 3,464 Views / 1 Replies  
Yeah, the old drivers are clearly not compatible with OS 9. And it's absolutely stupid that Iomega won't acknowledge this.
Posted by gMan, on Feb 2, 2000 at 06:20 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Well, well, well! I downloaded the 2.1.1... 5,877 Views / 25 Replies  
Well, well, well!

I downloaded the 2.1.1 update, and what do you know? The problem has gone away.

� The update installs a new version of the USB Iomega drivers in the Extensions folder. It...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 29, 2000 at 05:36 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I am having the exact same problem. Closing... 3,964 Views / 13 Replies  
I am having the exact same problem.

Closing a browser window since upgrading can sometimes take up to 30 seconds!
http://forums.macnn.com/cgi-bin/frown.gif
Posted by gMan, on Jan 29, 2000 at 05:22 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
I'm also not convinced that this problem is... 5,877 Views / 25 Replies  
I'm also not convinced that this problem is solved. I tried the thing with the reformatting, but even with file exchange off I am unable to format a disk as "Mac OS Standard 96 MB" it will only allow...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 24, 2000 at 07:18 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
joeaux: well explain to me, then, what the hell... 5,877 Views / 25 Replies  
joeaux: well explain to me, then, what the hell I'm doing wrong.

as far as i can tell, the Iomega software is off. There are no iomega drivers present in the system folder.

When I mount a zip...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 19, 2000 at 03:44 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
You can remove the command-Q shortcut with a... 2,862 Views / 3 Replies  
You can remove the command-Q shortcut with a ResEdit hack.

1. Open the "Multi-User Startup" extension in ResEdit
2. Open STR# resource 15100
3. String number 7 should say "Logout/Q"
4. Delete...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 19, 2000 at 03:26 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
There's a 2.1.1 update? The latest version on the... 5,877 Views / 25 Replies  
There's a 2.1.1 update? The latest version on the site is 2.1. Where is it available from?
Posted by gMan, on Jan 13, 2000 at 07:15 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
It's never worked for me either... 459 Views / 3 Replies  
It's never worked for me either...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 13, 2000 at 07:06 AM, in Applications
Yeah, I have. 506 Views / 2 Replies  
Yeah, I have.
Posted by gMan, on Jan 13, 2000 at 07:05 AM, in Applications
Restricted Users 506 Views / 2 Replies  
Alright, what's going on. OE 5 is meant to be compatible with Mac OS 9 and multiple users, right? Then how come every time a restricted user tries to send or recieve email, I get a -5000 (access...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 12, 2000 at 06:35 AM, in Applications
This is absolutely rediculous. I'm having very... 5,877 Views / 25 Replies  
This is absolutely rediculous. I'm having very serious problems because I'm unable to reformat ZIP disks into PC format (something which the ZIP Tools program can do). There's no way I'm going back...
Posted by gMan, on Jan 12, 2000 at 06:25 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
Hey, you're right. It seems to put the system to... 4,172 Views / 22 Replies  
Hey, you're right. It seems to put the system to sleep.
Posted by gMan, on Jan 12, 2000 at 06:20 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
That's definetely strange. At least you can... 2,595 Views / 1 Replies  
That's definetely strange. At least you can always turn the sound off with the Modem control panel.
Posted by gMan, on Jan 6, 2000 at 08:52 AM, in Classic Macs and Mac OS
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