A novice seeks help

I have two burning questions,
1 why do I keep loosing my wireless network connection (the system seems to forget my network data..and
2 why do some web pages display incorrectly (overlapping data and unable to select from page)

Hi Allan.
The network problem is 'general' I get connected, leave the machine and then get a report; not connected to network!! the iMac seems to forget my previous input and says my network isn't available, and yet shows the network in its list, insisting I tell it the Wireless SSID and password, even though I've told it to remember both.
The URL is 'currently' but not exclusively the Mail rewards scheme. https://mailrewardsclub.mailonline.co.uk/WeekendClub
I log in and get the card number entered, but the reward selection is jumbled and I cant select form the various options,
I see you're Stateside so won't know this newspaper URL or very likely be able to log in (without having registered) but I have experienced this problem elswhere, pages not displaying clearly, but overlapping items not allowing readability or where necessary selection of icons.
Cheers

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These steps have worked in a very limited few cases.
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Go to: Mac HD/Library/PreferencePanes
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Open Safari and go to Safari>Preferences
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I'm getting an error message from Firefox that says, "Something is trying to trick Firefox into accepting an insecure update. Please contact your network provider and seek help."

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Seek help!redhat as4 installation oracle 10g configure sysctl.config error!

[root@localhost ~]# /sbin/sysctl -p
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[root@localhost ~]# /sbin/sysctl -e -a | grep shm
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From [email protected] Thu Dec 22 04:02:05 2005
Return-Path: <[email protected]>
Received: from localhost.localdomain (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1])
     by localhost.localdomain (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id jBLK25Av010183
     for <[email protected]>; Thu, 22 Dec 2005 04:02:05 +0800
Received: (from root@localhost)
     by localhost.localdomain (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id jBLK2353010181
     for root; Thu, 22 Dec 2005 04:02:03 +0800
Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2005 04:02:03 +0800
From: root <[email protected]>
Message-Id: <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: LogWatch for localhost.localdomain
################### LogWatch 5.2.2 (06/23/04) ####################
Processing Initiated: Thu Dec 22 04:02:02 2005
Date Range Processed: yesterday
Detail Level of Output: 0
Logfiles for Host: localhost.localdomain
--------------------- Cron Begin ------------------------
**Unmatched Entries**
STARTUP (V5.0)
STARTUP (V5.0)
---------------------- Cron End -------------------------
--------------------- Kernel Begin ------------------------
WARNING: Kernel Errors Present
vesafb: probe of vesafb0 failed with error -6...: 2 Time(s)
---------------------- Kernel End -------------------------
--------------------- pam_unix Begin ------------------------
crond:
Unknown Entries:
session closed for user root: 217 Time(s)
session opened for user root by (uid=0): 217 Time(s)
gdm:
Unknown Entries:
authentication failure; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=:0 ruser= rhost= user=root: 1 Time(s)
sshd:
Authentication Failures:
unknown (211.93.8.116): 11 Time(s)
mysql (211.93.8.116): 1 Time(s)
oracle (211.93.8.116): 1 Time(s)
root (211.93.8.116): 1 Time(s)
system-install-packages:
Unknown Entries:
auth could not identify password for [root]: 2 Time(s)
---------------------- pam_unix End -------------------------
--------------------- Connections (secure-log) Begin ------------------------
New Users:
useradd (oracle)
New Groups:
useradd (oracle)
**Unmatched Entries**
usermod[2945]: change user `oracle' password
userhelper[3909]: pam_timestamp: updated timestamp file `/var/run/sudo/root/unknown'
userhelper[3910]: running '/usr/sbin/system-config-network' with root privileges on behalf of 'root'
userhelper[4298]: pam_timestamp: updated timestamp file `/var/run/sudo/root/unknown'
userhelper[4299]: running '/usr/share/system-config-users/system-config-users' with root privileges on behalf of 'root'
userhelper[7961]: pam_timestamp: updated timestamp file `/var/run/sudo/root/unknown'
userhelper[7962]: running '/usr/sbin/system-config-packages' with root privileges on behalf of 'root'
userhelper[9157]: pam_timestamp: updated timestamp file `/var/run/sudo/root/unknown'
userhelper[9158]: running '/usr/sbin/system-config-packages' with root privileges on behalf of 'root'
userhelper[9163]: pam_timestamp: updated timestamp file `/var/run/sudo/root/unknown'
userhelper[9164]: running '/usr/sbin/system-config-packages' with root privileges on behalf of 'root'
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--------------------- SSHD Begin ------------------------
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mysql/password from ::ffff:211.93.8.116: 1 Time(s)
oracle/password from ::ffff:211.93.8.116: 1 Time(s)
root/password from ::ffff:211.93.8.116: 1 Time(s)
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Invalid user guest from ::ffff:211.93.8.116
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Invalid user library from ::ffff:211.93.8.116
Failed password for invalid user library from ::ffff:211.93.8.116 port 52584 ssh2
Invalid user info from ::ffff:211.93.8.116
Failed password for in
valid user info from ::ffff:211.93.8.116 port 52810 ssh2
Invalid user shell from ::ffff:211.93.8.116
Failed password for invalid user shell from ::ffff:211.93.8.116 port 53024 ssh2
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Failed password for invalid user linux from ::ffff:211.93.8.116 port 53261 ssh2
Invalid user unix from ::ffff:211.93.8.116
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RSA1 閿殑鐢熸垚 succeeded
RSA 閿殑鐢熸垚 succeeded
DSA 閿殑鐢熸垚 succeeded
---------------------- SSHD End -------------------------
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/dev/mapper/VolGroup00-LogVol00
/dev/hda1 3.9G 47M 3.7G 2% /boot
###################### LogWatch End #########################
From [email protected] Fri Dec 23 04:02:03 2005
Return-Path: <[email protected]>
Received: from localhost.localdomain (localhost.localdomain [127.0.0.1])
     by localhost.localdomain (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id jBMK23vb020633
     for <[email protected]>; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 04:02:03 +0800
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     by localhost.localdomain (8.13.1/8.13.1/Submit) id jBMK23wD020631
     for root; Fri, 23 Dec 2005 04:02:03 +0800
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 04:02:03 +0800
From: root <[email protected]>
Message-Id: <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Subject: LogWatch for localhost.localdomain
################### LogWatch 5.2.2 (06/23/04) ####################
Processing Initiated: Fri Dec 23 04:02:02 2005
Date Range Processed: yesterday
Detail Level of Output: 0
Logfiles for Host: localhost.localdomain
--------------------- Init Begin ------------------------
Re-execs of init: 1 times
---------------------- Init End -------------------------
--------------------- pam_unix Begin ------------------------
crond:
Unknown Entries:
session closed for user root: 458 Time(s)
session opened for user root by (uid=0): 458 Time(s)
sshd:
Authentication Failures:
unknown (fw-25-15-a8.bta.net.cn): 6 Time(s)
oracle (82.78.172.155): 3 Time(s)
root (fw-25-15-a8.bta.net.cn): 3 Time(s)
unknown (202.29.52.44): 1 Time(s)
Unknown Entries:
2 more authentication failures; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=ssh ruser= rhost=82.78.172.155 user=oracle: 2 Time(s)
6 more authentication failures; logname= uid=0 euid=0 tty=ssh ruser= rhost=82.78.172.155 user=oracle: 1 Time(s)
service(sshd) ignoring max retries; 7 > 3: 1 Time(s)
---------------------- pam_unix End -------------------------
--------------------- sendmail Begin ------------------------
Bytes Transferred: 9906
Messages Sent: 2
Total recipients: 2
---------------------- sendmail End -------------------------
--------------------- SSHD Begin ------------------------
Failed logins from these:
oracle/password from ::ffff:82.78.172.155: 3 Time(s)
root/password from ::ffff:202.108.25.15: 3 Time(s)
**Unmatched Entries**
Invalid user test from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user test from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 49076 ssh2
Invalid user guest from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user guest from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 49212 ssh2
Invalid user admin from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user admin from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 49318 ssh2
Invalid user admin from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user admin from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 49448 ssh2
Invalid user user from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user user from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 49620 ssh2
Invalid user test from ::ffff:202.108.25.15
Failed password for invalid user test from ::ffff:202.108.25.15 port 50275 ssh2
Invalid user test from ::ffff:202.29.52.44
Failed password for invalid user test from ::ffff:202.29.52.44 port 2356 ssh2
---------------------- SSHD End -------------------------
------------------ Disk Space --------------------
/dev/mapper/VolGroup00-LogVol00
/dev/hda1 3.9G 47M 3.7G 2% /boot
###################### LogWatch End #########################
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user475340

Seeking help with software upgrade questions for my PowerBook G4

I am seeking help/advice for a very low tech guy. I upgraded my PowerBook G4 (ancient I know but I have trouble with our thow away society), to Leopard 10.5.2. However, my iDVD no longer works. I plan on upgrading to iLife'08, but based on the system requirements, I am not certain all of the features (i.e. iMovie'08) will work on my older processor. Before I upgrade to iLife, can anyone tell me if I should do it and if they will work on my all the features will work on my PowerBook G4?

Many prefer iLife'06 to '08, but we went from '05 to '08.
You are correct in that iMovie'08 will not run on your Book, but when you install iLife'08 you are given the opportunity to download iMovie'06 for free.
I can't vouch for it fixing your iDVD however.
Joe

Seeking help...when I open Safari it keeps going to a webpage I opened earlier and I cannot see how to get to the home page and out of this webpage. Suggestions?

Seeking help with Iphone 5S I just got. When I open Safari it keeps opening to a webpage I opened up days ago and I cannot seek how to return to home page or move out of this webpage. Any suggestions?

A new Apple product comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
AppleCare: 1-800-275-2273
Call AppleCare.
Best.

Complete novice needs help

Hi folks
I hope you can indulge me. I am a mature student studying with the Open University in the UK. In order to complete my degree I have to produce a (small) project (doesn't have to have full functionality) based on a Network application. I am limited to using Java and to some extent the software provided for me, which in this case is JBuilder3.5 (yes I know it's old!). I can, within reason download further software providing my tutor is ok with it but here's the rub I have no idea what I actually need. There is so much to read through and I am feeling a bit thick because I cannot pin anything down.
This is where I would appreciate any help from you experts. My project subject is a browser which can interpret web pages and then configure them to be displayed in a fromat that is prefered by the user not the author. I can build the GUI but I am stuck when it comes to building the functionality behind it. ie what packages do I need to download that can recognise XML/HTML tags in order to rearrange the display? Am I even on the right track? Is it actaully possible?
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I would be so grateful if somebody could at least point me in the right direction. I need to add here that I feel so stupid that I need replies in very plain english :o)
Wanda

Hi ddossot
Saw your note about using a proper IDE unfortunately I am obliged to use the one provided by my UNI. Reason being the markers of my project may not be up to date with other IDE's. Though I may be allowed to use a newer version of JBuilder. I am waiting to hear if I have permission to do so.
Here's another thick question. from what I remember, when studying Java last year, it has a number of libraries that can be imported to a project. When I download the HTML and XML stuff are they just added to the libraries already in place and if so how is it done.
ps hope they also have tutorials with them for the coding :o(
One last question; am I in the right forum for this sort of query or is there a novice one for thicko's like me? :o)
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Novice needs help: inconsistent recording volume ("flutter")?

Hello All,
I'm new to Audition and have been struggling with my recording quality: I'm on a newer dual core Toshiba Qosimio multimedia laptop running Win 7 (64bit) and using a standard desk mic. I read the faq and help files on recording but still remain baffled about this. I'd greatly appreciate some help:
When recording music in Audition (for example: one strum of a guitar chord), I get a kind of fluttering: I don't hear the whole continous chord's sound. There are subtle 'dropouts' of the sound (like it has inconsistent volume). Now, I'm new at this so I'm probably not using the correct terminology..so I posted a wav file to let you hear:
http://home.comcast.net/~samiri/director/trash/InconsistentAudio1.wav
When using this same mic in my older PIV laptop running Win XP, the record quality is fine. Also, when I downloaded Audacity (free audio program) I think I hear the same fluttering..so maybe there is some way I need to set the recording (input) preferences on this machine.
Thanks for any assistance you can offer.
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Ah, I had a recent laptop with Connexant Smart Audio, but recently replaced it.
There is a separate Smart Audio Control Panel that I think is accessible elswhere from the Windows Control Panel. I found it almost totally incomprehensible, but seem to remember that there was a way of switching between two options, one simpler than the other.
I would also go into the advanced playback settings to see if there are "enhancements" there. Some of these may affect recording.
As I said before, the only approach with all of this is to find all the various audio contol panels, switch off any effects or enhancements and set all the default sample rates for record and playback to the rate you will be using. Note that the various audio control panels may or may not stay in sync, so it's as well to go round the loop(s) a few times. Do check there is nothing hidden in the "enhancements" area by making sure you scroll down all the options if there are more than just one or two. Note that the Windows audio Control Panel has to be closed and re-opened before you can trust what it says.
None of this is the fault of Audition, which just records what is fed to it. It is the fault of Microsoft that there is a broken sample rate converter in Windows 7 and whoever designed the Connexant audio gui does need to be re-educated, I think.
It would, of course, be very sensible to seek out an external decent usb or similar audio interface.

Network Expansion - Novice Needs Help

I would appreciate some guidance with a change I need to make to my wireless network. What I currently have is working fine, but I'm pretty much a novice at this.
My current network consists of two computers. Computer A is a desktop connected to a WRT54G2 wireless router via patchcord. This is my primary computer, used to create the network using the CD that came with the router. Computer B is a laptop that connects to the the network with a WPC54G wireless notebook adaptor. Both computers run Windows XP, and the network is working well. The network uses WEP security.
I am ready to add Computer C to the network. Computer C is a desktop and will become my primary computer. Computer C is also running Win XP. I want to connect it via patchcord to the WRT54G2 router, replacing computer A. I have purchased a WUSB54GC USB adaptor to connect computer A to the wireless network.
I'm not sure where to begin. Do I need to first uninstall any Linksys software from both computers A & B, in order to start all over? Can I just unplug computer A from the router, plug in computer C, and keep going? Any suggestions on how to approach this change without too much gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help.
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There is no need to to uninstall the software of router from any computer.
You need to connect the computer C to router with a chord and on Computer A connect the adapter and install the set-up disk for it.

VBScript Novice needs help

I am a novice at VBscript..I have been assigned to send email of file(s) as a notice in the subject field from multiple folders. I am lost as to how can this be done..Any help would be much appreciated...thanks

First it is not possible to understand what you are asking. Please read your question and try to understand why it is too vague.
To learn how to use VBScript you can start here:
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/scriptcenter/dd772284
If you have no scripting exerience I suggest using PowerShell as it is easier for beginners. VBScript does not have a mail command and PowerShell does.
Send-MailMessage -to xxxx -from xxxx -subject 'my subject' -body 'here is my message'
Do you see how easy it is?
You can also look here for pre-written scripts:
https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/ScriptCenter/
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Lately in the Adobe Reader forum, there has been a rash of people asking questions about "deployment" of updates and how to modify the patches for pushing over a network.
It's just my opinion, but this is a "user to user" forum for everyday people who are having issues with the software and need help without having to pay for technical support.
Someone who is "pushing a patch" over a network to hundreds of end users is:
Not an everyday user.
Being paid by someone else to push the updates.
Being paid to modify the patches so they can do so.
In such cases, there is an employer who is not only mandating the things stated above but reaping the benefits from having a professional do them for them.
These employers should be paying Adobe Support to bring their people up to speed on how to "push" patches over the network in the way the employer wants it done
I'm not a network administrator (other than my five systems at home), I'm not an I/T professional (yet), and I don't write C++ or create APIs.I'm just a ten year Windows user, eight year Mac user and I have worked with nearly every product Adobe has made over the years... some more than others.
If I was an employer and discovered that my I/T "professional" was seeking the advice of a guy in his bedroom on the same computer he takes night classes on... for something that will affect every system in the company... I'd be questioning the hiring and retention of said individual.
Am I wrong to tell these people that they should be going to (paid) technical support for their questions?

Mac+Win=Me wrote on 4/15/2010 12:43 AM:
It's just my opinion, but this is a "user to user" forum for everyday people who are having issues with the software and need help without having to pay for technical support.
Adobe has many products that do not cater to "everyday users", but to an
audience of professional users. Those professional users have just as
many questions as everyday users (although I hope they know How To Ask
Questions The Smart Way ). These forums are just as much a place for
them to ask their peers, as they are for everyday users to ask their
peers.
Take for example the mass deployment question. Do you think it is
realistic that everybody who manages an infrastructure with dozens or
more systems to have a support contract with Adobe? I am sure Adobe and
their shareholders would love it if every educational institution and
SME had a support contract, but I do not consider that a realistic
situation.
Somebody else mentioned LiveCycle. Sure LiveCycle ES is a big Enterprise
product aimed squarely at the professional. (Although LiveCycle Designer
is included with every Acrobat / CS suite.) So those professionals use
the forums to communicate with their peers. And every LiveCycle training
from Adobe tells all students to go to the forums when they have problems.
If people post in the wrong forum, redirect them. But if they have
questions about Adobe products, these forums are the right place to ask
them even if they are not "everyday users".

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