7/17/2012

[macsupport] Digest Number 9006

15 New Messages

Digest #9006
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Re: Mac -> iPad without wifi? by "pat412255" pat412255
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Earle Jones" earlejones501
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Denver Dan" denverdan22180
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Earle Jones" earlejones501
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Steve B." xebrawerx
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Re: Email default message subject? by "mpstupinski@snet.net" mstupinski
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen
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Re: Email default message subject? by "Dane Robison" macdane1
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OSX Kext Issue by "James Johnson" james_jhn
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Re: OSX Kext Issue by "Chris Jones" bobstermcbob

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Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:45 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Jim Saklad" jimdoc01

>> Seems wasteful to replace a perfectly good drive just for the heck of it.
>
> That's really a separate issue. What I'm saying is, does anyone have an indication of how easy it will be to replace a hard drive on future Macs?

Depends on the model of Mac, and how far in the future.

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Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:43 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"T Hopkins" todhop

This is a complicated issue because it involves predicting the future, which is rapidly changing. I don't like the trend towards disposable tech, but that's where we are headed. We'll see how this plays out.

As for the specific drive concern, here's my take. I do not replace drives pre-emptively. Drives that get beyond years one and two tend to last quite a while (5-8 years). If you are concerned, periodic full scans and checks of the smart monitoring should catch the early signs. The only real protection is backups.

Then there are solid state drives. They change the game entirely.

And finally, if the systems can be repaired, someone other than Apple will be able to repair them, as long as there is a financial incentive to do so. Seems unlikely the the "authorized" repair shop will disappear. This won't apply to machines that Apple designs to be disposable, which could be coming, but making a machine "hard" to repair is mostly an issue for home repairs, not professional shops.

Cheers,
tod

Tod Hopkins
Hillmann & Carr Inc.
todhopkins-at-hillmanncarr.com

On Jul 15, 2012, at 4:19 PM, Andrew Buc wrote:

> This post is prompted by this article:
>
> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/
> 2018623433_ptmacc07.html
>
> Long story short, the author argues that the ability to fix/upgrade
> your Mac yourself, or to have it worked on by an independent tech, is
> on the way out. He goes on to say that this could pose problems for
> users who have a Mac that's out of warranty and needs a repair
> costing more than the residual value.
>
> This concerns me because this will probably be the year I replace my
> old G4 iMac. It's been reliable, and I've had it in the (independent)
> shop only once, to upgrade the HD and RAM and replace the original CD
> burner with a DVD burner. I would certainly get Applecare Protection
> Plan with the new Mac (which will probably be an iMac), but there's
> still the possibility of an out-of-warranty failure. I would really
> need the new Mac to last me about as long as the current one has.
>
> My real concern is the hard drive. Based on a thread a few months
> back (with participation by Randy Singer), given the reliability
> record of today's hard drives, I lean towards pre-emptively having
> the HD replaced every so often, before it fails. I'd hope that this,
> if nothing else, would be reasonably straightforward.
>
>

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Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:59 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"pat412255" pat412255

Any music that was synced from your computer to your iPad will be found in the Music app on that device. The iTunes app is for purchasing content. A long period of loading might be a.slow Internet connection.

--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, "Carol" <botteron@...> wrote:
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> Thank you to those who answered, but I need more help. I tried what you said, and opened iTunes on the Mac. When I tried opening iTunes on the iPad, it went to "Loading..." with the little turning thing. This has gone on for more than 20 minutes now. iTunes on the Mac said it was done syncing with the iPad so I ejected the iPad. It's still "Loading." What do I do? adTHANKSvance!
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, "pat412255" <pat412@> wrote:
> >
> > Connect your iPad to the MacBookPro using your charger cable & open iTunes. You will see the iPad listed in the sidebar under devices. Click on that & then on the Music tab at the top of the page. From there you can select what music you want to sync to your iPad.
>

Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:05 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Earle Jones" earlejones501


On Jul 16, 12, at 8:17 PM, Denver Dan wrote:

> The answer depends on which email program you want to use.
>
> Since there are 20 or 30 email programs lurking around it's a good
> piece of info to provide with a message.
>
> If you are using Apple's Mail program, you need to explore the feature
> called Stationary...

*
Stationary = not moving.
Stationery = stuff you write on.

earle
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Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:41 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Denver Dan" denverdan22180

Thank you for the spelling lesson. I will treasure it always.

Can you spell "pedant"?

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On Jul 17, 2012, at 12:05 AM, Earle Jones <earle.jones@comcast.net> wrote:

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> On Jul 16, 12, at 8:17 PM, Denver Dan wrote:
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>> The answer depends on which email program you want to use.
>>
>> Since there are 20 or 30 email programs lurking around it's a good
>> piece of info to provide with a message.
>>
>> If you are using Apple's Mail program, you need to explore the feature
>> called Stationary...
>
> *
> Stationary = not moving.
> Stationery = stuff you write on.
>
> earle
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Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:45 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"Earle Jones" earlejones501


On Jul 16, 12, at 10:41 PM, Denver Dan wrote:

> Thank you for the spelling lesson. I will treasure it always.

*
You are welcome. No charge.

earle
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:52 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Steve B." xebrawerx

Lou, Randy, Dan:
Thank you for tossing these ideas in the till. I'll begin dabbling in earnest after I get thru a couple heavy work weeks.

Note to Saklad and Neumann:
Your reposnses were so pathetic they inform us about you and nothing about the subject at hand.
This discussion list is not an outlet for self-loathing. There are professionals who can help with this and they're not here. Just go away. Please.

Steve B.

On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Steve B. wrote:

Is there a way to create a default subject for new email messages? So when you create a new message the subject can automatically say something like, "Hello from Steve"?

Thanks in advance.

Steve B.

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Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:13 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"mpstupinski@snet.net" mstupinski

They were merely expressing the opinion expressed more tactfully by Dane Robison: that such a generic subject might lead to the email being summarily deleted by many recipients. It does bear a resemblance to the subject line of much spam.

............Mike

--- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, "Steve B." <macosx@...> wrote:
>
> Lou, Randy, Dan:
> Thank you for tossing these ideas in the till. I'll begin dabbling in earnest after I get thru a couple heavy work weeks.
>
>
> Note to Saklad and Neumann:
> Your reposnses were so pathetic they inform us about you and nothing about the subject at hand.
> This discussion list is not an outlet for self-loathing. There are professionals who can help with this and they're not here. Just go away. Please.
>
>
> Steve B.
>
>
> On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Steve B. wrote:
>
> Is there a way to create a default subject for new email messages? So when you create a new message the subject can automatically say something like, "Hello from Steve"?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve B.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:37 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen

please stick to the subject at hand, and do not flame, or criticize another member.
thank you,

doug, mod.
Doug Yelmen
dougyelmen@earthlink.net

http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverrat68/

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On Jul 16, 2012, at 12:28 PM, Oneal Neumann wrote:

>
>> On 2012 July 16 (at 20:58) Steve B. wrote:
>>
>> Is there a way to create a default subject for new email messages? So when you create a new message the subject can automatically say something like, "Hello from Steve"?
>>
>> Thanks in advance. Steve B.
>>
>
>
> The first-two respondents have got it correct, Steve.
>
> If you�re that lacking in imagination that you want to cookiecutter your Subject messages, then my guess is that the contents won�t be much better.
>
> Work on expanding your vocabulary, not contracting it.
>
> Oneal
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:38 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Doug Yelmen" dougyelmen

wow. that was succinct.
doug
Doug Yelmen
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On Jul 17, 2012, at 5:52 AM, Steve B. wrote:

> Lou, Randy, Dan:
> Thank you for tossing these ideas in the till. I'll begin dabbling in earnest after I get thru a couple heavy work weeks.
>
>
> Note to Saklad and Neumann:
> Your reposnses were so pathetic they inform us about you and nothing about the subject at hand.
> This discussion list is not an outlet for self-loathing. There are professionals who can help with this and they're not here. Just go away. Please.
>
>
> Steve B.
>
>
> On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Steve B. wrote:
>
> Is there a way to create a default subject for new email messages? So when you create a new message the subject can automatically say something like, "Hello from Steve"?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Steve B.
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:07 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Dane Robison" macdane1

Precisely. I'm sorry if my response came across as insulting�not my intention. I just think such a move, while possible, deserves a closer look at the implications of being dismissed at a glance.

DD gave you the answer you're looking for, although I've personally never been able to get it to work the way I want. What *has* worked for me is digging into the predefined stationery templates and modifying them to taste. It's not for the timid, but very doable. If you feel like giving it a go, head to the Apple mail stationery templates and select one you can live without, such as:

/Library/Application Support/Apple/Mail/Stationery/Apple/Contents/Resources/Stationery/Contents/Resources/Flower.mailstationery

Right-click to "show package contents" and you'll see all the "guts" of that particular stationery.

I chose "Flower." The easy part is replacing top.jpg with my logo, but the meat of it is in modifying content.html. I'll be honest: I don't recall seeing a way to specify a subject, but it may be worth poking around if you feel adventurous. At your own risk, etc. Have fun!

Dane

On Jul 17, 2012, at 9:13 AM, mpstupinski@snet.net wrote:

> They were merely expressing the opinion expressed more tactfully by Dane Robison: that such a generic subject might lead to the email being summarily deleted by many recipients. It does bear a resemblance to the subject line of much spam.
>
> ............Mike
>
> --- In macsupportcentral@yahoogroups.com, "Steve B." <macosx@...> wrote:
>>
>> Lou, Randy, Dan:
>> Thank you for tossing these ideas in the till. I'll begin dabbling in earnest after I get thru a couple heavy work weeks.
>>
>>
>> Note to Saklad and Neumann:
>> Your reposnses were so pathetic they inform us about you and nothing about the subject at hand.
>> This discussion list is not an outlet for self-loathing. There are professionals who can help with this and they're not here. Just go away. Please.
>>
>>
>> Steve B.
>>
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2012, at 11:58 AM, Steve B. wrote:
>>
>> Is there a way to create a default subject for new email messages? So when you create a new message the subject can automatically say something like, "Hello from Steve"?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Steve B.

Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:09 pm (PDT) . Posted by:

"paul smith" waldonny

The Mac App Store has Lion available as a $29.99 download.
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On Jul 16, 2012, at 5:13 PM, sandysdharma wrote:

> The Apple site appears to be only offering Mountain Lion at this time. I can get Lion on a memory stick from Amazon for $99, but I'm hoping someone else still offering Lion as a download for $29 somewhere...

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Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:47 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf

On 17 July 2012 00:45, Harry Flaxman <harry.flaxman@me.com> wrote:

>
> And you know, the more I think about it, Windows software was 'infected'
> by this malware long before OS X.
>
> I had to wipe 2 Win installs about 6 months ago or so that had redirector
> infections!
>
> We didn't hear about that one did we! :)
>

Well, that's good in a back-handed way: a Mac infection is big news whereas
a Windows infection is just another drop in the ocean (or BAU if you
prefer).

Otto

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Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:06 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"James Johnson" james_jhn

Hi all,

I've been having this issue for a while now and yes I have run fix permissions several times, both the one that OSX has and Onyx along with Onyx's other facilities. Am considering Mackeeper.

This is the issue and sadly I am not sufficiently technical enough to understand how to fix this problem. It does prevent me from shutting down my Mac Pro, early 2008 model with AMD/ATI 5770 and just causes my Mac to restart instead.

panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff80005e3a21): "A kext releasing a(n) IOHIDElementPrivate has corrupted the registry."@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1699.26.8/libkern/c++/OSObject.cpp:218

Anyone able to decipher the above and help fix this will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

James J

Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:32 am (PDT) . Posted by:

"Chris Jones" bobstermcbob

Hi,

Please post the full kernel panic report (from Console), not just the
one line below.

cheers Chris

On 17/07/12 11:06, James Johnson wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I've been having this issue for a while now and yes I have run fix permissions several times, both the one that OSX has and Onyx along with Onyx's other facilities. Am considering Mackeeper.
>
> This is the issue and sadly I am not sufficiently technical enough to understand how to fix this problem. It does prevent me from shutting down my Mac Pro, early 2008 model with AMD/ATI 5770 and just causes my Mac to restart instead.
>
> panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff80005e3a21): "A kext releasing a(n) IOHIDElementPrivate has corrupted the registry."@/SourceCache/xnu/xnu-1699.26.8/libkern/c++/OSObject.cpp:218
>
> Anyone able to decipher the above and help fix this will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> James J
>
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