Comments and a question about iWeb

Hi all
I have recently created and posted my university web site using iWeb on the univerity server (using CaptainFTP). If you are interested you can look at it: http://host.uniroma3.it/linguisti/lcs-ingles/
I am quite happy with the end result. However, I am a bit disappointed at how slow the pages download on the university computers (no macs, unfortunately, and all using windows with IE). So I've put a banner for Firefox on my first page as it appears to work much better with iWeb-generated pages on Windows machines (at least the ones at the university).
I've also inserted comments on my newsblog using iComment (very easy to use!).
However, there is one thing I would like to be able to do, but not sure how possible it is. My students need to sign up for exams at the end of each semester (unfortunately, the university system is a total disaster!). Is there any way I could use some type of form for this? I realize that this is not possible in iWeb itself, but I thought there might be some way to integrate this capability. It would be great if this information arrived to me or the web page in an organized manner (so that I could easily pop it into an excel worksheet)... keep in mind that we have four different exams so I would also have to separate these entries (according to the exam that needs to be taken). I think that I'm asking too much.... especially since I have no experience with HTML programming (but I would be willing to learn some if any of you think it's possible to do this). If the students could sign up for their exams and then this information could be organized it would save me hours of headache (and it would also give me a clear idea as to how many people have signed up for an exam).
If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
As always thank you all for your help.
Michael Boyd
Rome
iBook G4 12 Mac OS X (10.4.5)

I just did a quick search and all the posts I see are referring using a different editing program and a different host.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1675548&#1675548
You've already got the different host thing down since you're not using .Mac, but there's many different ways to do forms. I just did a Google search and found this presentation..
http://www.rochester.edu/its/web/briefings/webforms/sld001.htm
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1) I organize my pictures by folders with the month and year. I know iphoto organizes events, which it seems to determine based on photo similarity. Will my photo structure still appear in finder -> pictures?
A: Events are based entirely on Date and Time not on 'photo similarity' You can set the interval for what makes an Event in the iPhoto Preferences: iPhoto Menu -> Preferences -> General Pane: Autosplit into Events... And select from the drop down menu.
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5) Any other tips for someone completely new to macs and iphoto?
*To Push Home a point*
For someone inexperienced with Macs and inexperienced with iPhoto I cannot stress enough that Managed Library is the way to go. I understand there is comfort in seeing all those folders. But inside the Library that's all there is: all those folders, stored so that an inexperienced user can't grub things up!
The iPhoto Library Folder is a Package File. This is simply a folder that looks like a file in the Finder. The change was made to the format of the iPhoto library because many users were inadvertently corrupting their library by browsing through it with other software or making changes in it themselves. Want to see inside?
Go to your Pictures Folder and find the iPhoto Library there. Right (or Control-) Click on the icon and select 'Show Package Contents'. A finder window will open with the Library exposed.
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I just ordered the Verizon iPhone. Can anyone explain the options here:
1) Unlimited corporate email & Web (business and personal email) vs. Unlimited email and web for smartphones (personal email) - what's the difference?
2) "3G Mobile Hotspot 2GB" - does this mean that there's no way I can share my 3G connection via wifi without paying the extra $20/month?? How about tethering to a single computer (USB, BT, or WiFi) - does that also require this extra option?
3) equipment protection - what's the difference between Extended Warranty, Asurion Wireless Phone Protection, and Total Equipment Coverage?
thanks in advance,
Mike

Hi
Regarding your #2 question; yes, you must pay $20/mo to use the 3G Hotspot aspect of the iPhone, same as with any of Verizon's phones that offer this feature such as the Droid X, HTC phones, etc. And, there is NO additional charge to tether it to your computer; it's $20/mo regardless. You can still use the iPhone's WiFi feature to search the web which is part of the regular data plan. We're only talking about paying the $20/mo for the "up to 5 devices" jumping on your phone as a hot spot.
I'm an Apple fan, have my MacBook Pro, but my phone is a Droid X. I've been a Verizon member since a year before they became Verizon. Additionally, I am part of the Verizon & Motorola test forum; testing new software updates as they come along.
Something you should know about Verizon's 3G Hot Spot feature; it has issues. Those of us in the Motorola & HTC forums have experienced identical issues with regard to the 3G Hot Spot feature; it disconnects every 2 minutes, even when you are actively surfing the net. Verizon & Motorola Support have been very helpful to provide what they believe are fixes, including: changing the channel, hard resets, clearing cache, etc. It does not work. Most of us believe, this is NOT a Verizon issue, but a phone maker issue.
I also have Verizon's MiFi 2200. It costs $59/mo and is purely a hot spot device; again up to 5 devices. I use it at home, for my lap top and for those who need connectivity. It outperforms the 3G hot spot feature of the Motorola & HTC phones by leaps & bounds, and I suspect it will out perform the 3G hot spot feature on the iPhone. Additionally, you get 5GB of download with the MiFi which Verizon is planning on offering increases to 8GB & 10GB. There is NO plan to increase the 2GB download limitation on the 3G Hot spot of the iPhone & other phones, and anyone who does basic software downloads & pics, knows 2GBS is not a lot space.
So, I would recommend not paying the $20 until this is resolved. If you do, you could pay $39 more for a total of $59/mo for the MiFi, download the software to you home computer & notebook, and end up canceling your home internet service. I did this and have saved $70/mo in my total utilities.
One other important note: Verizon's VZManager Software for their phones & MiFi. If you did pay the $20/mo for the iPhone and decided to tether to your USB port (for power while using) and you were to use the 3G hot spot feature, it will NOT work on 64 Bit computers, regardless if you are using the WiFi feature or directly using VZManager. The MiFi has this same issue. It will only work on 32 Bit when tethered. So, you'd have to reboot your computer to 32 Bit, if you have that ability. On a Macbook Pro, simply restart holding down the "3" & "2" keys.
I have no idea why Verizon can't simply upgrade the firmware, even recent firmware upgrades have not resolved this. Most new computers are 64 Bit now.
Despite this, I use my MiFi 100% untethered and carry my charge cord in my bag as it also works on my Droid, and I presume they may do the same for the iPhone; reduces the need for multiple power cords.
I really looked forward to the 3G feature of the Motorola & HTC phones, but honestly, it's just not there yet; mine was slower than Dial Up, and I'm not kidding.

Default values and other questions about MIO-PCI-16E-1

Hi, I have a few questions involving the above mentioned board.
First: When doing a data acquisition using an external digital trigger and an external clock, which edge of the clock signal is read by default?
What is the delay between a STARTSCAN signal being received and a CONVERT signal being generated (signifying an ADC convertion taking place?)
Finally, what exactly is the sample interval counter? What does it do? This is mentioned on page 4-32 in the E Series DAQ user manual.
Hopefully these questions aren't too stupid We're designing some custom circuitry to work with the DAQ, and for things to work the timing must be precise. We need ALL the timing details about a single data acquisition t
hat we can get.
The system we're running on has Labview 6.0.2, and we are only acquiring data from one analog input.
Thanks a ton!
--Randall Cameron

Hey Randall,
The internal Scan Clock is a rising edge clock, if you are interested in having the rising edge clock output as high until a scan is complete, please refer here. The internal Convert Clock is always falling edge clock.
If you are using an external signal, you can specify the polarity of the signal by selecting PFI pin, high to low, or low to high, if you are using the Clock Config VI. The method for setting the polarity changes based on the method of programming the card. And again, I do not know what the digital trigger defaults to, but you can select either polarity.
The delay between a Scan and a Convert is based on the Convert Clock.
Ideally, the delay is in the nanosecond range, and then the Convert Clock determines the spacing between any further samples.
As for the sample interval counter, the following is pasted from page 4-35.
�The sample interval counter on the PCI E Series device normally generates
the CONVERT* signal unless you select some external source. The counter
is started by the STARTSCAN signal and continues to count down and
reload itself until the scan is finished. It then reloads itself in preparation for
the next STARTSCAN pulse.�
So just let us know if you have any questions on getting the polarity set up, or if anything is not fully explained.
Best regards,
Justin T.
National Instruments

Documents folder on Desktop and a question about trash

Hello all. My previous experience has been on Windows PCs, and as a result, I make assumptions and get frustrated on my new Macbook. I was trying to organize some of my files in the Documents folder, and at one point my errant clicking and dragging caused a folder to appear on the desktop for "Documents." Based on my previous experience with Windows, I assumed that folder was a shortcut folder, and because I like my desktop area to be uncluttered and free of icons, I moved it to the trash without thinking anything of it. I continue to organize files in "Documents" under finder as if nothing is amiss. Lo and behold, I go to empty my trash later, and I notice that it is taking some time and says "Deleting 214 of 6517 files" which clues me in to the fact that it is deleting a LOT of things, not just the one or two extraneous short cut icons I thought I had thrown in there. I hit "Stop Emptying Trash" and took a look at the damage. Many of my files in "Documents" got deleted. I moved the "Documents" folder out of the trash and on to the desktop. My questions for anyone kind enough to answer is this:
1. Is there ANY possible way for me to recover those files? Are they really REALLY gone? If it were Windows, I would know where to look, but because I am new to this OS . . .
2. What should I have done to remove this darn icon from my desktop? I know its always said that "everything is so intuitive on a mac" but I disagree. Especially when you have moved over from Windows. The contextual menu that comes up when I click on the icon does not allow me to "delete this shortcut." How can I delete this from the desktop but still retain the few files I have remaining?
Any and all help is appreciated. Have a great day. Thanks - b

Hi, werty. Welcome to the Discussions.
By the numbers:
1. See my "Data Recovery" FAQ for comprehensive advice that may help you with this problem.
2. Based on what you describe, it sounds like you dragged your Documents folder to the desktop. Generally, the files and folders that appear on one's desktop are actually files and folders within your Home > Desktop folder. By default, your Documents folder is also within your Home folder, at the top level like the Desktop folder, i.e. Home > Documents. You should have moved the Documents folder back to the top level of your Home folder.
Mac OS X aliases to objects — roughly equivalent to Windows shortcuts to files and folders — are created by dragging an object while holding both the Command and Option keys. See "Mac OS X 10.4 Help: Creating an alias." An alias to an object displays a curved arrow in its lower-left corner — a badge — to differentiate itself from the actual object.
If you merely drag an object from your Home folder to your desktop, it moves that object from its former folder to the desktop, i.e. the Home > Desktop folder: it does not create an alias to that object unless you also hold Command-Option while dragging.
Finally, you wrote: "My previous experience has been on Windows PCs, and as a result, I make assumptions and get frustrated on my new Macbook."While Macs are quite intuitive, there are some significant differences between Mac OS X and Windows and an associated learning curve. In some cases, the key to switching is, as Yoda said, that "you must unlearn what you have learned."
Since you are new to Mac, you will find my "Learning About Mac OS X" FAQ helpful. It lists a number of resources that you will find useful in your transition to Mac including books, online training, switching from Windows, and more.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X
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Update on my K8N and a question about voltage

Well,
I've read all the threads in this and several other forums about the k8n. I have tried everything (including putting my raid on sata 3 & 4). I cannot go above 235 - 240 HTT and that's with an 8x multiplier (also tried 10, 9, 7, 6, 5, 4) and memory set to 166. This is using clockgen (also tried through the bios).
I can run 220 HTT 11x multiplier (3400+) with 1:1 memory and it is 100% stable. I have the 1.2b5 bios. So I'm still pretty bummed about the lack of OCing.
Anyway, on to my question. When I bring up CPU-Z and look at the CPU tab. The voltage jumps around a bit. I have it set to 1.55 the bios and CPU-Z will display 1.552, 1.568, 1.552, 1.536, 1.552, etc. back and forth jumping every few seconds or so. Also the core speed fluxuates by about 0.1 MHz for each jump. So..... Is this normal or is my power supply wacked? I've just never seen this before on my previous computers.
Thanks!

My voltages do the same thing. Since it's not a huge percentage of the total voltage, I wasn't too worried about it and attributed it to tolerance.

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