Buggy much? 2 Questions.

First off, I am an Avid World of warcraft player. I used to listen to Itunes and play at the same time, no problems.
Now with my 7.o update, when i play a song then switch over to WoW (dual monitors), The Music on Itunes Skips and pops. But if i disable the in-game WoW sound, it is fine.
Im using a Soundblaster X-fi platinum sound card. Any suggestions?
SECOND-
Updating my ipod, When i connect it, Itunes says there is an update waiting, so i click [download and install] and it says that i am not connected to the internet..... ??
I recently (yesterday) downloaded the new Internet explorer, could that have something to do with it?
Much thanks to anyone with any answers or suggestiions.
Dell XPS Windows XP
Dell XPS Windows XP

Well I am not sure what a "postbank" card
is....does it act like a credit card, or can you use
it only to take money out of your account? In the
US(at least) we have debit cards that have a Visa or
Mastercard logo...those we can use for the itunes
store. I personally use only the prepaid cards.
Lol, well my postbank card doesn't have a Visa or Mastercard logo on it, but it does have a Maestro logo on it. Dunno if that helps. But my main problems are the first two. They keep bothering me..

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How long can a DVD be? A much asked question.

I apologize because I am sure this is a much asked question but in searching the forum I haven't been able to find the answer.
What is the maximum length of time for a movie exported from Final Cut Express to be burned using iDVD?
I am getting a message in iDVD telling me that I have exceeded the limit and the DVD can not be burned. I'd like to know what that limit is before I re-edit or break the project up into pieces.
Thanks

One way around the two hour (or slightly less) time limit in iDVD is to go to the "Project" menu item, click on "Project info" and change "Media type" to "8.0GB (Double layer)". Burn to a disk image and mound the .IMG file on the desktop. The resulting VIDEO_TS file will be greater than 4.3GB and too large to fit on a single layer blank DVD. The file can be compressed to fit a single layer blank DVD by using DVD2ONEX or DVDRemaster. Both programs are shareware - available for evaluation on VersionTracker.com - and both do a good job of preseving visual quality while compressing the size (not the length) of the VIDEO_TS file. This is a very useful workaround for those occasions when a project is too long.

Not so much a question but admission of defeat

Over the years, mainly as a musician, I have had to listen to the Mac/PC war and the misinformation traded back and forth. The usual one is how much better/faster/cooler/ etc... the Mac is compared with the fruits of Bill Gates' womb, the Windows PC.
Since 2007 I have bought a new iMac in 2007 which had to go back to the Apple Store twice to have a new motherboard fitted but at least while it was still in warranty; a 2 year old secondhand Macbook Pro (2006) in 2008 which has died with the nVidia GPU video chip issue just 1 month after the extended 4 year warranty period that Apple put in place to recall the million plus video chips affected. I'm being told that the cost of repair would exceed a new i5 laptop.
Also an iPod Nano 4th generation that I bought my wife 2 years ago has also died with the "known" white screen of death (look it up) where the screen whites so much it is impossible to see the menu items even though the device is still working.
The Mac 'thing' in the music world is because nearly all top studios used Protools HD or TDM fronted by an Apple Mac which only had to display the software on scree as all of the DSP processing was done on the PT digidesign/Avid chips so the Mac CPU had little to do - hence the reason it appeared to run seemlessly.
Am I just an unfortunate Mac buyer or are there loads of you out there suffering in silence not wanting to say that I've spent good money on over priced toys that look and feel good?
My own small studio runs on an Intel Core Quad PC from ASUS, bought in 2006 and has never let me down.
I recently cleared out a cupboard and found a Dell Latitude Laptop bought in 1994 and still going strong running Windows 95!!
I'm sorry but my experience in the Mac world has been just dire and there is no part of the 4 year experience that in any way I would or could recommend Apple products to anyone - but hey they look really cool.
Denny aka Leviset

Rysz wrote:
Apple products consistently score better in satisfaction survays and have fewer returns and repairs.
As a 20 plus Apple user I can agree with that, however Apple changes things so much that one doesn't get the value for the higher money spent in return.
While Microsoft still supports the 10 year old XP and 5 year old Vista, Apple has shunned support for Leopard 10.5 that was released 4 years ago, then supported it for only a mere 2 years.
A Dual Processor PowerMac G5 is about as half as powerful as today's quad core Mac's, still a very usable machine and a hefty investment, however Apple issues no security or stability updates for it's 10.5 operating system.
10.6 is a Intel only operating system, so PPC users can't upgrade.
And 10.7 ditches Rosetta, which allowed a PPC programs to run on a 10.6 Intel Mac.
Am I just an unfortunate Mac buyer or are there loads of you out there suffering in silence not wanting to say that I've spent good money on over priced toys that look and feel good?
In the course of 10 years, I've bought a pricey Dual Processor G5 with a 30" monitor, a Intel Core 2 Duo 15" and now a 17" MacBook Pro (for 10.6) for total apx $12,000 in hardware and about $3000 in software. (Another $8000 in music)
My friend bought one Dell Pentium Tower with XP ten years ago for $1200 and another $300 in software and now is looking around for a new machine as XP is finally taking it's toll. He wants a laptop to take with him on road trips.
So I recommneded he get a Windows 7 i5 or i7 laptop for about $500-$600 and let me slap a new 7,200 RPM hard drive and Linux Like-XP on the old Dell which will make it like a brand new machine again.
Did you really think I would recommend a Mac laptop that is basically the same hardware for $1500 including AppleCare and tax, suffer with the same fate I did in these last few years with all the hardware and operating system changes, just to let Apple ditch him on the side of the road in two years?
I don't recommend Mac's to ANYONE anymore, except to the very wealthy with money to blow where being stylish is more important than practicality and even then I'm winding up putting Windows 7 on it via Bootcamp because there is always a program they must have and there is no Mac version.
So out of 100 clients, I'd say 20 are on Mac's and 50% of those are direct booting into Windows, hardly touch OS X.
But they can tell all their rich and/or liberal friends they use a Mac. LOL

TS2755 Not as much a question but hopefully a possible fix.

When the newest iOS update bjorked the integrated texting feature on my iPhone v4, I thought the only option was to nuke it back to factory defaults. Luckily, I didn't, because after downloading and trying a few other free texting apps from the AppsStore, I came across "Color Text Lite". After downloading that, I checked my regular texting application, and, to my suprise, it was working again!
Hope someone finds this helpful!

When the newest iOS update bjorked the integrated texting feature on my iPhone v4, I thought the only option was to nuke it back to factory defaults. Luckily, I didn't, because after downloading and trying a few other free texting apps from the AppsStore, I came across "Color Text Lite". After downloading that, I checked my regular texting application, and, to my suprise, it was working again!
Hope someone finds this helpful!

Question RE: Security/Virus Program for Macbook Pro

Greetings,
I was wondering if you would recommend Avast 2014 Antivirus Software protection for the macbook pro. If not, is there any other programs and/or other applications I should know about or use to help with viruses and security? I was also considering Norton.
Thank you in advance for any help and/or any advice.
Christian

Hi Christian,
I was wondering if you would recommend Avast 2014 Antivirus Software protection for the macbook pro.
Absolutely not. Older versions of Avast were garbage that would do nothing beneficial. Their most recent version is arguably malicious. Norton / Symantec is worse. Install none of that junk.
You may be considering them due to a familiarity with their equivalent PC products, in which the case for advocating their use may be entirely different - I'm assuming that is the case since no knowledgeable Mac user would ever consider either product. For all I know their Windows PC products may be reputable.
is there any other programs and/or other applications I should know about or use to help with viruses and security?
"Anti-virus" software serves no purpose on a Mac and is a common cause of problems reported on this site. OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Automated means of protecting your Mac from malware are an ineffective defense against that threat. At best, they will provide a false sense of security, a threat all to itself.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Importing Java Class Question

Hello,
Sorry for such a newbie question and such a long post, I did remember how to do this before but now I can't for the life of me remember. Anyhow, I have a simple question about importing custom-made java classes, from another directory in the windows operating system. I have the classpath set, and also I realize that because the two files below are in the same directory theres no need for an import statement as Java will look for the class in the same directory.
But I would like to know how the import statement is suppose to look to import a custom made java class from another directory, (assuming of course that I set the correct classpath)
here's the java class location:
c:\school\csc365\narcus.java
//narcus.java
import java.io.*;
class narcus implements Comparable
String firstName = "firstName";
String lastName = "lastName";
     public narcus()
     firstName = firstName;
     lastName = lastName;
     public narcus(String f)
     firstName = f;
     lastName = lastName;
     public narcus(String f, String l)
     firstName = f;
     lastName = l;
public String getFirst()
return "first..";
     public int compareTo(Object e)
     return 1;
Here's the location of the driver program thats suppose to use the narcus.java class
c:\school\csc365\test.java
//test.java
//import statement? maybe import "c:\\school\\csc365\\*"; ?
import java.io.*;
class test
public static void main(String[] args)
     narcus jim = new narcus();
     System.out.println("omg\n");
     System.out.println(jim.getFirst());
And also, here is my classpath:
PATH=c:\school\csc365\;c:\school\
The classpath also points to the jdk libraries and few other directories but I didn't write that above, as it probably isn't relevant.
I've tried the following import statements.
import "c:\\school\csc365\\narcus.java";
import "narcus.java";
import "c:\\school\\csc365\\*";
But I keep getting an error that says:
test.java:1 <identifier> expected
Any help is appreciated!

Hi Folks,
I am new to this forum, heard that interesting discussions always happens on this forum so immediately registered,don't want to miss any oppurtunity to participate in discussions.
I have pretty much basic question regarding compiling and exceuting files in different packages.I have the following directory structure
C:\Projects\WDPROEast\Development\CommonService\Code\Java from where java files stored in different packages as follows:
com\wdpro\commerce\common\crm\dae\nautilus\adapter directory has java files in com.wdpro.commerce.coomon.crm.dae.nautilus.adapter package.
com\wdpro\commerce\common\dae\exception has java files with package named com.wdpro.commerce.common.dae.exception.
com\wdpro\commerce\common\dls\exception has java files with corresponding package name.
com\wdpro\commerce\common\dto has java files under proper package name.
com\wdpro\commerce\common\exception has java files with appropriate package name.
com\wdpro\commerce\common\util has java files with package name. I am starting at Java Directory,want to compile and run file named a.java in com.wdpro.commerce.coomon.crm.dae.nautilus.adapter package with having all other java files on classpath as follows
so I issued command for compilation as follows C:\Projects\WDPROEast\Development\CommonService\Code\Java>javac com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/ada
pter/a.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/NautilusServiceUtility.java com/wdp
ro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/URLReader.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/
b.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dae/exception/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dto/*.java
com/wdpro/commerce/common/exception/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/util/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dl
s/exception/*.java It compiled greatly but when I issue command to run a.class file as
C:\Projects\WDPROEast\Development\CommonService\Code\Java>java com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adap
ter/UtilityAccesssit's giving following exception
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/
UtilityAccesssbut when I run a.java with the following command
C:\Projects\WDPROEast\Development\CommonService\Code\Java>java com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adap
ter/UtilityAccess com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/NautilusServiceUtility.java com/wdpro/com
merce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/URLReader.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/crm/dae/nautilus/adapter/Nautil
usAccessUtility.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dae/exception/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dto/*.java com/w
dpro/commerce/common/exception/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/util/*.java com/wdpro/commerce/common/dls/exce
ption/*.javaSo my question do I need to add all required java files to path when required class files are under different packages?is it manadatory.
I hope you understand my question,pass me any comments you may have.
Thanks alot,
Anu

First Time Network/Server Set Up Questions

Hi,
I need help setting up my new Mac Pro including installing and configuring OS X Server (10.5) and setting up the appropriate IP and DNS settings. From reading various posts on this board, it seems like it can be quite complicated. I have no experience setting up a network and was hoping a description of the current set up and the desired set up along with what I think I need to do would be enough to get some input from folks on this board. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Currently, I have a Verizon DSL connection. The Verizon provided modem is connected to an airport extreme base station (latest model). And, there are 4 iMacs connected wirelessly to the airport base station. The connection is a PPPoE connection. My ISP does not provide me with a static IP address. The iMacs connect to the base station using WPA 2.
Are there any other pieces of info that would be helpful to know about the current setup?
I would like to set the server up and add it to the mix. Initially, I only expect to access the server internally. However, I would like to eventually access services remotely. From what I understand, I should set it up "right" from the get go in order to be able to access the services I want remotely at a later date. Otherwise, I might have to reinstall the server and start from scratch later. Is this a possibility?
What I'm thinking is to still have the DSL modem plug into the airport base station. Then have the server connect by ethernet to the base station and still have the iMacs connect wirelessly. I'm thinking that having the airport between the server and the internet makes sense (and offers some additional protection). Does it? Or should the server be between the DSL modem and the base station?
Assuming that setup makes sense, what info do I need to have in place before I try to set the server up? Specifically, what do I need in order to make sure that the iMacs can "see" the server and that the server is accessible remotely over the internet? Is that last bit even possible in the absence of a static IP? And, what should I be able to pull from my iMac and base station and what will I need to reach out to Verizon about?
I also have what I'm assuming is a much simpler question compared to the above ones. The system is not preinstalled with the server. And, I do not have a monitor for the server. What are the steps I need to take to install the Server OS on the Mac Pro remotely? I believe I can do that by installing the Admin Tools on a 10.5 client. This might be a ridiculous series of questions, but do I turn the Mac Pro on first? Do, I put the Server install DVD in the Mac Pro or the client? Any other "obvious" things I should do? Do I need all of the networking info available when I install the Server OS or can I do that in 2 steps?
Thanks!

Stephen, You might find the $150 DVD on Leopard Server from Lynda.com helpful, or you can subscribe to the site and look at it on line. I am in your same situation. Let me know if you get any good help! I just started the DVD and so far it does answer some of your questions. It also looks like dyndns.com can provide you DNS services that stay in sync with your dynamic IP address. I am calling them tomorrow to figure that out.
Dean

DVD/Broadcast Question

Hi there,
I am a newbie to the forum, and have a quick question about DVD/Broadcast formats.
I recently created a DVD and captured the footage at the NTSC DV setting which I assume was 720x480. However, I've been asked now to use the same footage now to make a brief broadcast commercial spot. This is my first time creating anything for broadcast so please bear with me here.
I did my research in the FCP manual and it says that broadcast size is 720x486. However it also says the absense of 6 lines is hardly noticeable on analog TV.
Pretty much my question is, can I still use the footage I used for my DVD for broadcast at the same size? Or do I have to import the footage again for broadcast? And for the future when I capture, can I use the DV-NTSC 720x480 for broadcast? Or will those 6 lines really make a difference?
I'm a little confused and I want to make sure I get this right.
Thanks in advance,
Oliver Alexander

Call up the station and ask them what they want as a delivered format and all relevant standards they will enforce (audio and video levels, audio track standards, etc). It is likely you will need to become very familiar with a whole lot more than the difference between DV and SD video.
Once you know what the delivery format needs to be, you can work backward to what you have as source media. In any case, you would be well advised to begin the project with the highest resolution material you have - which is not your DVD stuff.
x

About NW 5.1 licenses: Where do I post my question?

Howdy y'all,
I'm trying to determine what we can do with our unused NW 5.1 distribution kit. Where should I post my question?
Thanks much.

iMac questions should be posted here:
<http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1110>
It should not need additional cooling. Is the internal fan running? You should feel airflow from the vents.
Install the iStat widget, enable all its temperature readings, and post the temperature reading to the group above to ask if they are normal.
<http://www.islayer.com/apps/istatpro/>

MoveNext() and MovePrev() functions. Why no one reply to my question ?

I don't know if this is a too much stupid question, but I am using OO40 library with MS vsual C++ and when I am pointing to a table row if I MoveNext(), read data then returning back with MovePrev() the current row is not the old pointed row. What can I do to be sure to return back to the same position ?
If I keep a counter n of the made MoveNext(), I call MoveFirst() and then I make
n consecutive MoveNext() it works very well but it is not very fast and beautiful.
This happen using the direct table, maybe I can solve selecting a view ordered by ?
Tank you in advance
Mario

Here's the story on one of your infections, namely JS:Redirector-EH[Trj]: http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/Threat/Encyclopedia/Entry.aspx?Name=Trojan%3aJS%2fRedirector.H
The main problem with malware is that it uses the installation to proliferate by contacting hostile servers to download more of the same rogue code.
Firefox doesn't have the option to "Run" a file. You can only "Save File" or "Cancel". If you downloaded it with IE8, then yes, you can run it, but that's not what I wanted you to do.
What you should do now is to disable System Restore. You can open System Properties by hitting the Windows logo key and Pause/Break key together. Then click the "System Restore" tab. Then checkmark the box which says "''Turn off System Restore on all drives''". Reboot to clear its contents. System Restore unfortunately makes a backup of all executables which includes viruses so that when you reboot without deleting them first, System Restore reinstates them again.
After you complete that step, run Avast and Malwarebytes again to make sure the system is clean.
Then go to the Windows Update site (link on your start menu) and install the missing patches which enabled your machine to become infected in the first place.
Once the system is clean, repeat step one to download Firefox again, but please do not run the file. If you don't see the option to "Save File", cancel the download, but it should be there. You can use this direct download link to download FF4.0.1 [http://www.mozilla.com/products/download.html?product=firefox-4.0.1&os=win&lang=en-US Download Firefox 4.0.1]
Run the file after you download it to the desktop.

Okay, a dumb question, but need to know -

do I need to buy protection software like Norton or Malware Bytes for my mac? I thought Mac's don't get hacked.

No.
It's not a dumb question at all. Most people come to this site after they mess up their Mac. Don't install that junk, and you won't be coming here when you need to fix the problems it causes.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements.
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose:Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
The same precaution applies to Adobe Flash Player. Newly discovered Flash vulnerabilities appear almost weekly.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
The same goes for a spontaneously appearing dialog insisting that you upgrade your video player right this instant. Such popups are frequently associated with sites that promise to deliver "free" movies or other copyrighted content that is not normally "free".
The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

WRT54GX4 question (need fast answer :-) O)

Stupid question, perhaps, but I need to know ASAP if I can use this Router to connect for 2-way traffic with my son's Wireless network about 80-100+ Feet away.
NOT so much a question about the distance, per se, but does the WRT54GX4 HAVE the capability to actually FUNCTION as a "wireless card" (say) does now? (i.e. be able to create a 2-way connection through it's antennas with HIS network and share the sub-T1 he has over at his shop at MY office across the street!
The need is hopefully be able to either use some of the 4 wired Ports locally AND/OR re-radiate to my laptop around MY dinky office. :-)
Forgive my lack of knowledge about the intricacies of these devices, but I grew up feasting on Tubes and RF systems.. :-)))))
I have an external 2.4 GHz YAGI and LM400 coax if needed, and that brings me to another question: What connectors are ON this Router - RP-SMA or RP-TNC (Usual Linksys one)..
THANKS!
Tom

A WRT needs a wired internet connection. The radio is per default in root mode. A WRT does not connect to other wireless APs with standard Linksys firmware.
What you want is either a wireless bridge (WET54G) or a more versatile wireless access point (WAP54G). Those support wireless bridging.
The other option if you already have the WRT would be to check out if you can run a 3rd party firmware on the WRT. Those usually add wireless bridging capabilities. Read the wikipedia article on "WRT54G" for details which models exist and some links to various firmware projects. Take a close look at the dd-wrt wiki which is full of useful information in this regard.
For the connectors look in the data sheet or manual.

Serious & Important question...buying new computer

I am buying a new computer. I already tried the all in one computer, in fact I tried 3 different ones and NONE were a good experience for me. I am planning to buy HP ENVY 700-210 PC ( a tower & monitor set) but my space is VERY limited, which is why I had tried all those all in one computers. What I need to know is can I lay the tower on it's side for space reasons if I make sure there is good circulation of air around it? What damages could ensue if I do lay it on it's side... I am tired of buying a new computer every 18 months. Please advise so I know before I buy if I can or cannot lay it down vs standing upright.
Thanks much
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Hi,
I would not recommend operating this model on one of it's sides.
The tower has vents on both sides that need to be exposed for proper ventilation.
Jaco
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Technical question regarding network settings

There does not seem to be much "answered questions" on this forum -- more like a gripe forum - but I'll give it a shot:
I occassionally do file transfers between my mac and pc, using a connected ethernet cable -- and have had no problems with this until after I did a successful transfer today. Then I was not able to do another. I looked at my Local Area Connection settings - Details - and noticed that the Autoconfiguration IPv4 address that was once there, was no longer there. This may explain why the mac was not able to 'find' the pc -- but I'm not sure. Looking at other sites on the web, it appears there should not only be a Autoconfiguration IPv4 address (which was there before, because I took the IP address 169.254.xxx.xx address from there before) - but there also should be an Autoconfiguration IPv4 'enabled' [yes] setting there also, which also does not appear in my settings. I suspect I must have inadvertantly changed a setting when I did the last transfer, but do not know what or how to correct it. Thank you!

Some questions if you do not mind:
#1 What kind of cable is it?
#2 Is this cable connected directly to the two computers or do you have a cable for those two computers connected to something else?
#3 If you have a cable for those two computers connected to something else, what is the band and model of that something else? For example I have my computers connected to a Linksys E4200v1
#4 Regardless if this cable connected directly to the two computers or do you have a cable for those two computers connected to something else, do you know how to setup a Static IP on your computer?
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Beginner's EJB Question

I've been going through the J2EE tutorial and generally understand how it works but I have a question about application clients. I get the general concept that a client uses JNDI to look up the environment entry to find an EJB. However, I think my question is "how does the JNDI entry get set in the application client's machine?" In a web client it makes sense to me because the JSP hits the server (and the server is where the JNDI entry is). On the application client the only way I can think that the entry gets there is through maybe a jar file created when the application is compiled on the app server. My guess is that that's packaged with the application client and each user who installs the application client has to put the jar in their classpath. Is that correct?
In a very much related question, I'm also wondering how the client calls methods on the enterprise beans. I assume that the jar files have some code in them that make a network connection to the app server. I just wanted to verify that my understanding of how this all works is correct.

I've been going through the J2EE tutorial and
generally understand how it works but I have a
question about application clients. I get the
general concept that a client uses JNDI to look up
the environment entry to find an EJB. However, I
think my question is "how does the JNDI entry get set
in the application client's machine?" In a web
client it makes sense to me because the JSP hits the
server (and the server is where the JNDI entry is).
On the application client the only way I can think
k that the entry gets there is through maybe a jar
file created when the application is compiled on the
app server. My guess is that that's packaged with
the application client and each user who installs the
application client has to put the jar in their
classpath. Is that correct?
Not really. JNDI binding exists on server only. When client does a lookup it connects to server's naming service (via remote call) and asks an object with specific JNDI name.
In a very much related question, I'm also wondering
how the client calls methods on the enterprise beans.
I assume that the jar files have some code in them
m that make a network connection to the app server.
I just wanted to verify that my understanding of how
w this all works is correct.
Yes, it's correct. Code that makes a network connection is called a stub (or client stub). For some app. servers (SUN AS) you need to generate stubs of EJB's and put them into clien't classpath. For others (JBoss) it's not required, because a stub can be downloaded from server.

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