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Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:13 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 23 January 2013 23:22, Daly Jessup jessup@san.rr.com > wrote:
>
> I agree, but the free "Bean" is just as quick, and much nicer.
>
Yes, and there's also Open Office/Libre Office/NeoOffice, which give you a
complete Office suite.
Otto
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>
> I agree, but the free "Bean" is just as quick, and much nicer.
>
Yes, and there's also Open Office/Libre Office/NeoOffice, which give you a
complete Office suite.
Otto
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:43 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Carol Corley" floridabouvs
Thanks, Randy. What about Smart Office 2?
Carol
You should know that though there isn't an iPad version of MS Word (yet), there are several programs for the iPad that are essentially the equivalent. There is no need to have Pages for the Mac or for the iPad if you are comfortable with MS Word. Each of these programs can read, edit, and create Office documents on your iPad:
OfficeSquared/DocSquared $6
http://www.bytesquared.com/
http://www.bytesquared.com/products/office/ipad
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id364361728?mt=8
Docs to Go/Premium $17
http://www.dataviz.com/DTG_Home.html
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id317107309?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D6
QuickOffice Pro $15
(now owned by Google)
http://www.quickoffice.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickoffice-connect-mobile/id310723177?mt=8
Sent from my iPad 3
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Carol
You should know that though there isn't an iPad version of MS Word (yet), there are several programs for the iPad that are essentially the equivalent. There is no need to have Pages for the Mac or for the iPad if you are comfortable with MS Word. Each of these programs can read, edit, and create Office documents on your iPad:
OfficeSquared/
http://www.bytesqua
http://www.bytesqua
https://itunes.
Docs to Go/Premium $17
http://www.dataviz.
https://itunes.
QuickOffice Pro $15
(now owned by Google)
http://www.quickoff
https://itunes.
Sent from my iPad 3
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:09 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Randy B. Singer" randybrucesinger
On Jan 24, 2013, at 6:43 AM, Carol Corley wrote:
> Thanks, Randy. What about Smart Office 2?
Yep, that's another choice. I don't know anything about it other than that it has terrible user reviews:
https://itunes.
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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
http://www.macattor
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:27 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Daly Jessup" dalyjessup
On Jan 23, 2013, at 8:19 PM, Denver Dan wrote:
> An answer to my own question.
> The Finder count trick is:
>
> 1. Open the enclosing folder in List View.
>
> 2. You have to be able to see the disclosure triangles next to the
> folder in question.
>
> 3. Press Option and click the disclosure triangle.
>
> This will open the sub and sub sub folders of the folder in question
> and begin the count.
I tried this out of curiosity and found that the result counted the folders as files. So in the small folder I used, the Terminal said 19 files. This List View method said 23 items. And File Buddy said "23 items (19 files and 4 folders)."
Daly
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:53 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
On 24 January 2013 13:27, Daly Jessup jessup@san.rr.com > wrote:
>
> I tried this out of curiosity and found that the result counted the
> folders as files. So in the small folder I used, the Terminal said 19
> files. This List View method said 23 items. And File Buddy said "23 items
> (19 files and 4 folders)."
>
Using this I got 62348 for Home and it took several minutes. Dane's
Terminal suggestion is not just accurate but also much quicker.
Otto
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>
> I tried this out of curiosity and found that the result counted the
> folders as files. So in the small folder I used, the Terminal said 19
> files. This List View method said 23 items. And File Buddy said "23 items
> (19 files and 4 folders)."
>
Using this I got 62348 for Home and it took several minutes. Dane's
Terminal suggestion is not just accurate but also much quicker.
Otto
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:51 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
Otto, I can't make this Terminal command work.
Tried it several times and get a message "no such file or directory"
Denver Dan
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:48:23 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> Yes, and to answer Dan's further question about drag'n'drop from Finder, do
> the following:-
>
> find folder -type f | wc -l
>
> where "folder" is the folder name dragged from Finder. I just tried this on
> my Home folder and it took only a few seconds to count 59591 files.
>
> Otto
Otto, I can't make this Terminal command work.
Tried it several times and get a message "no such file or directory"
Denver Dan
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:48:23 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> Yes, and to answer Dan's further question about drag'n&#
> the following:-
>
> find folder -type f | wc -l
>
> where "folder" is the folder name dragged from Finder. I just tried this on
> my Home folder and it took only a few seconds to count 59591 files.
>
> Otto
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:04 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Hi Dan,
As we all know Unix CLI syntax is crucial.
In Terminal type
find
followed by a space.
Drag the folder from Finder into Terminal. Its path will appear after "find
".
In terminal type the rest of the command after the folder path.
-type f | wc -l
For my Home folder the command becomes
find /Users/ottonikolaus -type f|wc -l
Otto
On 24 January 2013 14:51, Denver Dan denver.dan@verizon.net > wrote:
> Howdy.
>
> Otto, I can't make this Terminal command work.
>
> Tried it several times and get a message "no such file or directory"
>
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As we all know Unix CLI syntax is crucial.
In Terminal type
find
followed by a space.
Drag the folder from Finder into Terminal. Its path will appear after "find
".
In terminal type the rest of the command after the folder path.
-type f | wc -l
For my Home folder the command becomes
find /Users/ottonikolaus -type f|wc -l
Otto
On 24 January 2013 14:51, Denver Dan denver.dan@verizon.
> Howdy.
>
> Otto, I can't make this Terminal command work.
>
> Tried it several times and get a message "no such file or directory"
>
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:30 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
OK. I got this to work for folders on my boot HD.
Now to figure out how to change to different volume (hard drive) then
to a sub folder and make it work there.
Any thoughts?
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:03:46 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> As we all know Unix CLI syntax is crucial.
>
> In Terminal type
> find
> followed by a space.
>
> Drag the folder from Finder into Terminal. Its path will appear after "find
> ".
>
> In terminal type the rest of the command after the folder path.
> -type f | wc -l
>
> For my Home folder the command becomes
> find /Users/ottonikolaus -type f|wc -l
>
> Otto
>
OK. I got this to work for folders on my boot HD.
Now to figure out how to change to different volume (hard drive) then
to a sub folder and make it work there.
Any thoughts?
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:03:46 +0000, Otto Nikolaus wrote:
> As we all know Unix CLI syntax is crucial.
>
> In Terminal type
> find
> followed by a space.
>
> Drag the folder from Finder into Terminal. Its path will appear after "find
> ".
>
> In terminal type the rest of the command after the folder path.
> -type f | wc -l
>
> For my Home folder the command becomes
> find /Users/ottonikolaus -type f|wc -l
>
> Otto
>
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:53 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
Good :)
Navigate to the (sub)folder in Finder.
Drag it to Terminal as before. For instance, this is for a folder in the
photo share on our NAS.
find /Volumes/photo/Pictures -type f|wc -l
Pretty slow, though!
Otto
On 24 January 2013 15:30, Denver Dan denver.dan@verizon.net > wrote:
> Howdy.
>
> OK. I got this to work for folders on my boot HD.
>
> Now to figure out how to change to different volume (hard drive) then
> to a sub folder and make it work there.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
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Navigate to the (sub)folder in Finder.
Drag it to Terminal as before. For instance, this is for a folder in the
photo share on our NAS.
find /Volumes/photo/
Pretty slow, though!
Otto
On 24 January 2013 15:30, Denver Dan denver.dan@verizon.
> Howdy.
>
> OK. I got this to work for folders on my boot HD.
>
> Now to figure out how to change to different volume (hard drive) then
> to a sub folder and make it work there.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:30 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Otto Nikolaus" nikyzf
When you say "download";, are you intending to run these apps on the iPad?
OS X apps won't run in iOS and vice versa.
Otto
On 24 January 2013 12:55, sews315 sews315@gmail.com > wrote:
> I am trying to download these to my Ipad Mini and they go to a zip file
> in drop box which says it can't be opened. Does any one know how I do this.
> I am just now thinking that maybe i should I download on my Mac and then
> plug my ipad mini into my Mac and download that way? Help please!
>
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OS X apps won't run in iOS and vice versa.
Otto
On 24 January 2013 12:55, sews315 sews315@gmail.
> I am trying to download these to my Ipad Mini and they go to a zip file
> in drop box which says it can't be opened. Does any one know how I do this.
> I am just now thinking that maybe i should I download on my Mac and then
> plug my ipad mini into my Mac and download that way? Help please!
>
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:04 am (PST) . Posted by:
"OBrien" conorboru
On Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:55:18 -0000, sews315 wrote:
> I am just now thinking that maybe i should I download on my Mac and
> then plug my ipad mini into my Mac and download that way? Help
> please!
Download these apps to your Mac…that's where they're meant to be used. You'll have to find some other app that will run on your iPad.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
> I am just now thinking that maybe i should I download on my Mac and
> then plug my ipad mini into my Mac and download that way? Help
> please!
Download these apps to your Mac…that's where they're meant to be used. You'll have to find some other app that will run on your iPad.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
O'Brien ––– –... .-. .. . -.
Thu Jan 24, 2013 7:06 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Randy B. Singer" randybrucesinger
On Jan 24, 2013, at 4:55 AM, sews315 wrote:
> I am trying to download these to my Ipad Mini and they go to a zip file in drop box which says it can't be opened. Does any one know how I do this. I am just now thinking that maybe i should I download on my Mac and then plug my ipad mini into my Mac and download that way? Help please!
You can only install apps on your iPad mini that are sourced from the Apple App Store, accessed from the App Store icon on your iPad mini.
____________
Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
http://www.macattor
____________
Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:43 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Barbara Adamski" bkadamski
I recently had to take my iMac in for the recall. Turns out my drive wasn't Seagate, but when the guy called to tell me so, he said that my screen was dirty and since I had AppleCare, he could just get a new one for me at no cost. So he did. I'm pretty glad I had AppleCare. I didn't even think dust behind the screen would be covered, so I had actually been researching cleaning it myself.
Barb
On 2013-01-24, at 3:15 AM, ralfee2002 upnatm24@hotmail.com > wrote:
> I am about to buy a new 27" iMac and am wondering about the value of AppleCare - $268 for an extra two years warranty. I have never sought AppleCare advice in the past so it would only be for a break-down problem. My last iMac developed screen breakups and overheating problems after three years when AppleCare had expired. I would be interested to hear the views of list members whether I should buy AppleCare this time? (I am planning to get the faster processor, a fusion drive, as well as Pages, Numbers and Keynote, which all adds up, and AppleCare is an extra cost I'm not sure about.)
>
> Ralph
>
>
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Barb
On 2013-01-24, at 3:15 AM, ralfee2002 upnatm24@hotmail.
> I am about to buy a new 27" iMac and am wondering about the value of AppleCare - $268 for an extra two years warranty. I have never sought AppleCare advice in the past so it would only be for a break-down problem. My last iMac developed screen breakups and overheating problems after three years when AppleCare had expired. I would be interested to hear the views of list members whether I should buy AppleCare this time? (I am planning to get the faster processor, a fusion drive, as well as Pages, Numbers and Keynote, which all adds up, and AppleCare is an extra cost I'm not sure about.)
>
> Ralph
>
>
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Thu Jan 24, 2013 6:55 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Jurgen Richter" epsongroups
Well - consider it insurance. While you may never collect on it, it
means peace of mind for those 2 extra years. You could of course double
check your credit card terms and conditions, and depending on the card,
you might already be protected for an additional year (after the first
expires), so at least you'd get 1 year extra. Is the 3rd year worth it?
Your call at that point. How long do you plan to keep the equipment? I
consider Applecare an additional option to have and worth it for me,
FWIW, though I have been "lucky" not to have to use it. But then again,
Apple gear has been better built than lots of others, although we hear
of "lemons" on this list that just can't be repaired, and ultimately get
replaced with new ones by Apple.
means peace of mind for those 2 extra years. You could of course double
check your credit card terms and conditions, and depending on the card,
you might already be protected for an additional year (after the first
expires), so at least you'd get 1 year extra. Is the 3rd year worth it?
Your call at that point. How long do you plan to keep the equipment? I
consider Applecare an additional option to have and worth it for me,
FWIW, though I have been "lucky" not to have to use it. But then again,
Apple gear has been better built than lots of others, although we hear
of "lemons" on this list that just can't be repaired, and ultimately get
replaced with new ones by Apple.
Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:00 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Denver Dan" denverdan22180
Howdy.
What, specifically, is a DVD+RDL disc?
Can I assume it means a DVD+RW Double-Layer? In other words, a
ReWritable Double-Layer disc?
You should be able to just select several .m4v video files then pick
the Burn command from Finder's File menu.
However, sometimes some types and some brands of DVD discs may not want
to work properly. In particular, ReWritable and ReWritable
Double-Layer discs may have problems.
I had to experiment with several brands before settling on Verbatim
brand DVD-RW DL discs.
In addition, sometimes a printable type of blank DVD may also be
problematic.
You might also want to experiment with the ReWritable type of disc
before you send it to someone else. ReWritable discs may or may not
work well on other computers while the standard DVD-R DL (or DVD+R DL)
could work just fine.
Denver Dan
On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:49:35 +0000, HAL9000 wrote:
> 27" iMac10,1/3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/12gig RAM/OSX10.8.2/1 TBHD
>
> Memorex DVD+RDL (8x, 8.5GB, 240min)
>
> I moved several m4v movie files (apps. 5GB data) to the desktop into
> a folder.
> Opened Disk Utility, clicked Burn, finder window opens for me to
> identify what files to burn to the blank DVD.
>
> Why are the movie files unrecognized by Disk Utility? It's like Disk
> Utility doesn't see them as burnable data files. They will have
> plenty of room on the DVD.
>
> jr
What, specifically, is a DVD+RDL disc?
Can I assume it means a DVD+RW Double-Layer? In other words, a
ReWritable Double-Layer disc?
You should be able to just select several .m4v video files then pick
the Burn command from Finder's File menu.
However, sometimes some types and some brands of DVD discs may not want
to work properly. In particular, ReWritable and ReWritable
Double-Layer discs may have problems.
I had to experiment with several brands before settling on Verbatim
brand DVD-RW DL discs.
In addition, sometimes a printable type of blank DVD may also be
problematic.
You might also want to experiment with the ReWritable type of disc
before you send it to someone else. ReWritable discs may or may not
work well on other computers while the standard DVD-R DL (or DVD+R DL)
could work just fine.
Denver Dan
On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:49:35 +0000, HAL9000 wrote:
> 27" iMac10,1/3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/12gig RAM/OSX10.8.
>
> Memorex DVD+RDL (8x, 8.5GB, 240min)
>
> I moved several m4v movie files (apps. 5GB data) to the desktop into
> a folder.
> Opened Disk Utility, clicked Burn, finder window opens for me to
> identify what files to burn to the blank DVD.
>
> Why are the movie files unrecognized by Disk Utility? It's like Disk
> Utility doesn't see them as burnable data files. They will have
> plenty of room on the DVD.
>
> jr
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