Many Questions from a Potential Convert...

1) I'd like to connect a Samsung 245BW display to an iMac. This monitor is currently using a cable with DVI-D single link connectors which look exactly like: http en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DVI_Connector.jpg
My question is this: what adapter do I need to connect this second display to an iMac?
2) The Bootcamp feature is a huge plus in my decision but where possible, I'd like to spend time in the native Apple world rather than switch back & forth all the time. With that in mind...can a Mac read an avi file?
3) Related to that, can I import my Windows-based Premiere Pro projects to a Mac-based Adobe Premiere Pro? After Effects? Etc. Or will those projects forever remain in the clutches of Mr. Gates?
4) While I realize that the only people in forums making posts are those who're having problems and that they are probably the minority...can someone please provide some kind of assurance that they are, in pure point of fact, a minority? Given Apple's market share, it does seem like a rather large percentage posting here and I'd like to not feel as though I've bought a computer destined for wonkiness.
Many thanks in advance!

Actually, the answer to (1) is a Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter, if the iMac to be purchased is a 2009 model.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB570Z/A?mco=NDY5OTA2OQ
If the iMac is a 2008 or earlier model, then it has a mini-DV port, so you need a mini-DVI to DVI adapter.
For (2), if you boot Windows using Boot Camp, your iMac is basically a Windows PC, so you can do anything you can do on a Windows PC (including being vulnerable to Windows malware). You may also want to consider using WMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop, which allow you do run Windows under Mac OS X as a +virtual machine+.
For (3), if the file formats are the same for the Mac and Windows versions, you should be able to do it.
For (4), even if Mac OS X computer have 10% market share, that is still tens of millions of Macs in active use around the world, and growing. And they are mostly computers being used as real computers by real users, not as point-of-sales terminals and other specific business purposes, which makes up a large portion of Windows-based computers (computers that do the same thing over and over again and have a large IT staff for maintenance). So I would say the forums not being overrun with problem posts individual Mac users is a good indication that the vast majority of Mac users are happily computing without any major problems.

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Many questions from a dummy in Forms Web

Hello, I have recently installed in my home Pc (Windows 7 Home Premium),
Database 11g, and Forms (64-bit) 11.1.2.00 just for training,
because I have only experience with 6i (Client-Server ) and wanted to see the new environment.
I have from my previous job (now unemployed) a small application (30 fmb) in 6i and want to make it run in the Web.
I have looked a little the pdf "Upgrading Oracle Forms 6i to Oracle Forms 11g (E24478-01)".
My fmxs and plls are in the folder C:\Retail_app\bin.
Also in this folder I have copied EnableDisableItem.pll and rp2rro.pll
The Sources (fmb, rdf ) are in the folder C:\Retail_app\Scr.
When I open the web, it appears me FRM-40039 Cannot attach library retail.pll while opening form shop.fmx
I search forum for this FRM and looked at FRM-40039 error post 32 bit to 64 bit migration. Please help.
Here, an oracle professional says that we must generate all plls into plx.
But when I try to do this, it says me FRM-91507 Internal error: Unable to generate library.
Also the expert says that it is important that you ensure that the file locations are included in FORMS_PATH (default.env).
My FORMS_PATH has "C:\Retail_App\Bin;C:\Oracle\Middleware\FRMHome\forms;C:\Oracle\Middleware\FrmInst\FormsComponent\forms"
I don't understand what default.env means. I am new to Forms Web environment.
Also another question, because I am Greek, the form builder environment is a half English a half Greek.
It does not say, "Attached Libraries" or "Program Units" or in the Menu it says "Parathiro" instead of "Window" . I want all to be in English.
Of course the language of my application is Greek, but I want Form Builder to be English.
My NLS_LANG is
GREEK_GREECE.EL8MSWIN1253
Is it wrong?
Also I would like to say supplementary,
that when I open shop.fmb in FormBuilder and go to the library retail.pll, then go to properties of the library, in the functional PL/SQL library location it says
Retail.pll.
it does not say C:\Retail_App\bin.
I tried this.
delete the library from shop.fmb, then attach it again, when asked "Remove path?" I answered No, but when I tried to start the application it says
FRM-10221, Cannot read file "C:\Oracle\Middleware\FrmIns
FRM-41810, Error creating menu
Pre-Form Trigger raised unhandled exception "ORA-06508"
I put messages in the PRE-FORM trigger of shop.fmb,
the trigger starts..
:system.message_level := '20';
message('1');
Create_Block_Rg; -- this is a prgram unit of the library Retail.pll
message('2');
:system.message_level := '0';
When I started again the application it appeared me message 1 and the failed, which means that it could not again read the pll.
Thank you all, and I wish you a happy new year (with joy and work).
Edited by: apollon27 on Dec 31, 2012 3:47 PM

In short, moving from one version to another is generally easy. In many cases, all that is necessary is that your generate new "X" files. In other words, you need to use the Forms 11 compiler or Builder to generate new FMX, MMX, and PLX files. Also, you cannot expect to use a pll at runtime. The pll files must be generated into plx files. The resulting new files should be located in a path which is included in FORMS_PATH. For runtime (browser), FORMS_PATH is set in default.env. For design-time (while working within the Builder), FORMS_PATH is set in the Registry in the same area that contains the other Forms entries. Keep in mind that when I say "design-time" this does not refer to launching a form in a browser from the Builder. Any time a form is running in a browser, all of its config comes from default.env.
Also, in most cases, I would not recommend that when you attach a library that you choose not to remove the path. In other words, do not include the path when prompted. This is because if the path is retained, the form will not work correctly if the application is moved. Instead, choose to remove the path when attaching then ensure that the FORMS_PATH include the location of your libraries.
So, to your exact comments:
1. FRM-91507 Internal error: Unable to generate library. This is usually the result of FORMS_PATH not being set correctly or not including the path where references files are located. There have also been reports of this error resulting from setting NLS_LANG to certain languages. This issue was reported in Oracle bug 4131359. This bug has not yet been corrected. To determine if this is the problem, close the Builder and try setting NLS_LANG to something like the following:
<blockquote>AMERICAN_AMERICA.UTF8</blockquote>
This can either be set in the registry or as a Windows environment variable. After setting this value, restart the Builder or compiler and retest.
2. You said, " +I don't understand what default.env+ ". You should become familiar with this file as you will revisit it often. This is the configuration file which contains the environment settings used by the Forms runtime (frmweb.exe). In version 11, this file can be found here:
<blockquote>C:\Oracle\Middleware\user_projects\domains\ClassicDomain\config\fmwconfig\servers\WLS_FORMS\applications\formsapp_11.1.2\config</blockquote>
In most cases, Oracle recommends that all configuration changes be made from within Enterprise Manager or WLS Console. The only exceptions would be if either of these tools do not manage a particular config file or if you are using the "Development" installation type. Installation types are explained here:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E24269_01/doc.11120/e23960/install_screens.htm#BABCHIAF

Questions From A Potential New User

I am currently using Lightroom, but am excited about the new features in Aperture 1.5. Here are a few questions:
1) When referencing files to their hard drive location on import, can I later move the files on the hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For instance, if I am shooting a building, can I straighten the lines?
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party server using ftp or do I need to export the website, then upload using a separate ftp program?
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I would like to manage these new files in the program as well. Is there a way to import files into Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have to manually import the exported files. And is there a way to tie each exported file to its master?
6) Is there dual monitor support?
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that can be used?
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video card?
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks? For instance, if you rename a group of photos with stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the renaming process?
Thanks!

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

Questions from a possible convert...

My sad story: I used to run Gentoo, and honestly, I loved it once I finally got it installed on my Dell laptop. Then my screen went out. It was a hardware problem, but Dell wouldn't even look at it unless I reinstalled windows and removed Linux. So now, after getting the screen replaced, I'm back to square one, and really don't want to spend the next few days compiling Gentoo again.
I've heard lot's of good things about Arch, but I haven't found answers to a few of my questions yet:
1) Is Arch like Gentoo in that once it's installed, you never have to reinstall again? Just keep updating?
2) Does Arch have all the little device drivers and things that are needed for laptop support?
3) Does Arch use the 2.6 kernel "natively" yet?
4) Are all of you as patient and nice as Gentoo users?

GaMMa wrote:
I'm also considering coming here from Gentoo. I don't like the way the community has gone downhill and I have a feeling the leaving of the main man is going to cause some kind of turmoil.
I also have questions:
Are packages compiled from source and if not, is there REALLY any speed difference?
Gentoo had ebuilds, how hard is it to make a arch ebuild type thing; are there any samples I can look at? I'd be switching to help the community.
Are CVS builds possible under pacman?
Does arch still solely use lilo? I had a choice to be here, or use Gentoo a while back, I tried both and went to Gentoo. Gentoo was more newbie friendly and you guys were just starting.
I'm going to try the live CD out soon as it finishes downloading, then I'll consider scrapping my perfect Gentoo install.
I don't quite understand your first question. Arch uses i686 optimized binary packages. On Gentoo you can optimize any way you like, but I don't think you gain anything from that except that you can run on older hw. The fact that Arch has a focus on keeping the system simple and not run unnecessary daemons is what makes it run faster than some other i686 optimized distros.
To create a new package you can use /var/abs/PKGBUILD.proto as a basis (you may have to run abs first). Reading the install guide and man makepkg should get you going. There are also wiki pages on the topic.
CVS builds are possible. Here's an example for waimea-cvs. Note that makepkg is what you build packages with, not pacman.
Arch installs packages for both grub and lilo by default. I guess that makes it kind of bloated
-bogomipz

X220 - questions from a potential new user coming from a macbook pro

I have been using a macbook pro as my primary laptop for the last few years.
But I think it will now be more useful for me to have a windows laptop because I need to run a lot of windows programs and running them on the macbook either via virtualization or dual-booting leads to a mediocre battery life (compared to running OS X). Good battery life is becoming more and more important to me.
Hence, I am considering getting a Thinkpad X220. I have never owned a Thinkpad or other Lenovo laptop. Any help with the questions I have below would be greatly appreciated.
The features I value most on my Macbook are excellent build quality, nice clear display, the multitouch trackpad (gestures such as three finger dragging etc), relatively quiet operation, and excellent technical support. I know Thinkpads are renowned for excellent build quality, but how does the X220 compare on the other features?
I don't expect any Windows laptop will have as good multitouch support as the Macbook. But how does the multitouch support on the X220 compare with other Windows laptops?
Looking at the configuration options for the X220 I see there are a number of screen options. Of the two screens with webcams, one is called HD and the other is called Premium HD. Are these screens the same as TN and IPS (which seem to be the terms used in reviews on the web)?
I am considering buying on ebay instead of new. What is a fool-proof way of identifying whether the screen is HD or premium HD (e.g. a marking or a device manager name)? I ask so that I can instruct ebay sellers to check/confirm the screen type for me.
How easy and costly is it to replace the HD screen with premium HD at a later date?

1) When referencing files to their hard drive
location on import, can I later move the files on the
hard drive using Aperture to do the moving?
according to the overview and a comment from joe schorr in another thread, yes
2) After importing raw photos (referencing them to
their location on a hard drive) and editing them, can
I:
a) manually sort the remaining images
b) then rename them in that order (so that the new
name appears on the hard drive as well)
c) then sort by filename?
not sure yet, will have to wait to play with it ...
3) When cropping, is there perspective control? For
instance, if I am shooting a building, can I
straighten the lines?
do you mean the ability to correct perspective distortion? No ...
4) Can websites be directly uploaded to a 3rd party
server using ftp or do I need to export the website,
then upload using a separate ftp program?
as of the current version, no, and no mention of it in the overiew of new features ...
5) Sometimes when exporting files to a TIF or JPG, I
would like to manage these new files in the program
as well. Is there a way to import files into
Aperture during the export process? Or, would I have
to manually import the exported files. And is there
a way to tie each exported file to its master?
no, manually import, make a stack out them ...
6) Is there dual monitor support?
always has been
7) When lifting and stamping adjustments from one
photo to another, is crop one of the adjustments that
can be used?
no mention in new features - wait and see
8) I have a MacPro with 2gb of ram, but how will the
performance be with the NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT video
card?
cannot comment on 7300 GT performance with 1.5, it isn't out yet ...
9) How does batch renaming photos work with stacks?
For instance, if you rename a group of photos with
stacks, are the photos in the stack included in the
renaming process?
as far as i know, if there are selected the get added to the batch process ...
Thanks!
sure thing

A few questions from a potential iPod Touch buyer

I may be buying an iPod Touch soon, but have some questions first.
1. Do all ofthe games that are made for the iPhone also work on the iPod Touch?
2. How does WiFi work exactly? For example, will I be able to access my email through my iPod Touch when I am at work in an office environment? Will I be able to access it at home where I have a home internet connection? Or do I need to go to a WiFi hot spot like a Starbucks?

1. Do all ofthe games that are made for the iPhone also work on the iPod Touch?
No, not all, though most will. The game should specify its requirements in the App Store.
2. How does WiFi work exactly? For example, will I be able to access my email through my iPod Touch when I am at work in an office environment? Will I be able to access it at home where I have a home internet connection? Or do I need to go to a WiFi hot spot like a Starbucks?
Any WiFi hotspot to which you have open access should work. For any hotspot that has security and so requires special configuration to access, you'll have to check with the administrator of the hotspot. Most will work, but some may have special security arrangements that would not work with an iPod.

Getting imac, few questions from a PC convert

I am getting an imac that has tiger installed on it. I have a PC and have backed up all my important documents and music on an external hard drive.
If I do decide to start fresh and install leopard, after it is installed what is the process for moving music over? Is it as easy as drag and click?
As far as Time Machine goes. After I move my infomation over, then do I format my external hard drive to run Time Machine.
Any help, pointers, etc would be great as far as this whole process. I just don't want to loose all my music and information. Thanks again.

If I do decide to start fresh and install leopard, after it is installed what is the process for moving music over? Is it as easy as drag and click?
Well, Yes. The same as it would be with Windows really.
As far as Time Machine goes. After I move my infomation over, then do I format my external hard drive to run Time Machine.
Yes, it must be formatted using the HFS+ File system (you can use disk utility in Applications/utilities) to work with Time Machine. Note that without third party software Windows will not be able to read the drive once it is formatted as HFS+. You will need to format it again in FAT32 or NTFS If you wanted to use it with Windows. (This can be done within windows if you didn't have a mac handy and the situation arose)
And, of course you will need to install Leopard as Time Machine is a Leopard feature .

There are too many questions "like" mine, so here it is: I updated from Mountain Lion to Yosemite, I can't open iphoto 9.1.5, I am directed to the app store, I "accept" iphoto upgrade and enter my credentials, but no update occurs. :-(

Attempting iPhoto upgrade from 9.1.5 to 9.5.

How many questions like yours should there be? What exactly do you expect the volenteers here to do about what you personally consider "too many questions"?
To move to iphoto 9.6 (required for Yosemite) You must log in to the App store using the Apple ID that was used to set up the compter (or purchase the application if it was purchased later), backup your iPhoto library and then download and install iPhoto 9.6 from the App store
If that is not working then you must contact App store suport - link is on the right of the App store window
LN

Apple noob ipad2? - many questions, can you help?

hi, i have many, many questions. if you could answer at least a couple and let someone else answer others, i would be so grateful! thank you!
i'd like to get an ipad 2. i'm very crippled, disabled, and desperately in need of a *good* tablet. since i am very very poor, it will be nearly impossible for me to do this. first of all, is there any way for someone like me to obtain a new ipad; a contest, a charity, anything like that? i hate to ask, but i'm nearly quadriplegic and will be completely at some point. i've tried some cheap tablet pcs and they were all horrible and returned. i cannot afford the $329 for the cheapest ipad 2, so i surely cannot afford one w/ more storage. i need to know if ipads are equipped w/ removable storage, such as a micro or standard SD card. are they? i would have to get the cheapest ipad 2 which i believe has 16gb of storage. i'd want to be able to store onto an SD (or other) media or i will eventually fill up the space.
i do see that it has bluetooth. can i transfer apple files to a pc via bluetooth? is that possible since my old, old, defunct, barely functional pc is running win7? any pc i'd transfer to would be MS windows. i will always save in a windows compatible format. i just do not know if i can transfer files from apple to pc, as well as if i can transfer via bluetooth from apple to pc?
i'm concerned about having to pay for apps. i live way below the poverty line and have no friends or family to assist w/ anything - not that i would dare ask! i'm on my own and this would be a once in a lifetime purchase that would have to last me "forever". i heard an ipad user say something about the first gen ipad becoming "obsolete" and that you cannot upgrade an ipad; you have to buy a new one. is that correct? if i could get an ipad 2 (i'd *love* the retina display but cannot afford it - so just the standard ipad 2), will it be useless at some point - a few years from now?
are there many *free* apps? such as, can i install a Netflix app to watch on the tablet for free? or listen to a free radio app? or is there a cost for *every* app? forgive me, i have limited use of my neck and cannot hold my head up or use my arms much, so this post is all i can do. i cannot go searching through available apps.
bc of my physical disabilities, i am desperately in need of something extremely lightweight that will last me a very long time. in addition to the cost of apps, are there any other operating costs, other than my internet service, for which i need to be aware of before diving into All Things Apple?
if there are any charities or foundations that assist people, disabled or not, in obtaining an ipad 2, please give me link(s) and/or info. due to my disablities and financial situation, a very good tablet is my only option. i cannot sit up vertically at all sometimes, or if i can, for only a limited time. i cannot turn my head to view a monitor. ergo, i need something that can be used in a very reclined position. that rules out everything but tablets.
i *think* that SIRI would be a good way to do things via voice recognition. i'm not sure of "her" capabilities, however. is there voice recognition accessibility built into iOS? i cannot always use my arms, so i need to be able to speak to do communications. some of my doctors *only* communicate via their secure email service. they will not accept calls to the nurses at all. this is a huge problem for someone that cannot look at the screen due to its position, or type the email. i really need voice recognition so i can communicate! if it's not built into iOS, is it an app? what price?
i would also need the smart cover and a keyboard. i have to have the stand, as i am unable to hold the ipad up - remember that i am in a reclined position at all times. i would likely put the ipad w/ the cover as a stand on my knees (bent and upward), and then need a keyboard on my abdomen. are the keyboards wired or wireless? if wired, how long is the cord? i would need about 2.5-3' in length to do this.
i have an HDTV that was a gift (THANKS!). does the ipad 2 come w/ a standard HDMI or other connection cord to connect directly to the tv? or does one need to purchase "apple tv" or some other type unit to view and use on the tv screen? (in which case, a keyboard w/ cord would not work, would a wireless keyboard work about 8-10' away?).
if my old printer works, i will have to connect it to the old pc - running windows. will i still be able to print w/ airprint, even tho the printer is connected to a windows pc? very much need ability to print, especially for medical and financial concerns. do not have wifi printer and cannot afford one. will it work?
can i use my google account and its settings - will apple sync w/ chrome?
how much is the warranty and for how long may i purchase it for? I would want the longest one. i was able to see that it said you can make 2 warranty claims. is this correct?
can i upgrade iOS? is there a charge for it, as in windows? can i use other programs such as photoscape (freeware vr of photoshop) or another browser (such as dolphin)?
does it have GPS? may i use it at no charge? i'm homebound, so this is not a big issue, but if i survive the many major surgeries, i *hope* i can get out again!
i really need some help. i cannot communicate with people! i'm new to apple and do not know anything about these things. please forgive me for the very lengthy post and so many questions. any and all information would be quite helpful! please remember that i *cannot* go searching around sites to find this information. this post alone has taken over 2 days to write.
thank you again, and i appreciate your time!
tiff TIFFANYDW2 at yahoo dot com

thank you so much IIP glad to hear someone vouch for a refurb. youre right, i cannot afford anything apple. i was hoping to find a foundation that helps disabled ppl that need to communicate. i really REALLY need to know if there's voice recognition in the iOS, or even a good free app.... idk. as you said, i looked at refurbs and even the same model as the cheapest new ipad 2 was $400. :/ only diff i could see *i think* was that it was wifi and cellular - and i only need wifi. perhaps the reason the refurb was as much as the new w/ only wifi?
prob w/ laptop pc - cannot use arms much, esp to pick up a laptop, and cannot carry one around. even an ultrabook (which is a trademark) or other light weight is over 3lbs and i cannot do that. i can barely do 8oz (for a drink). ergo laptops are out. ultras / light weights are way too expensive. they also come w/ friggin win8. the starting range of those are much higher than the starting range of ipad.
i guess i'll have to look into a samsung galaxy 2 tablet, android, upgradeable, if i cannot find a way to get the ipad. advantage of tablet pc over apple / ipad is big time w/ warranty. so that is my 2nd choice, since the price just went down tonite actually at my WM. (no lectures! i have to buy there, cannot afford local biz's!)
i'm using a laptop now, old one, borrowed, win xp. i cannot move it at all. it's soooo heavy! i've not weighed it but would not be surprised if over 5lbs. ergo my posts take forever to write and it's very hard for me as i cannot be in a reclining position to use it. due to my spinal diseases, it's complicated. i have to move around at least every 20-30min while awake, or 45-60min while trying to sleep. not to be confused w/ mobility or ability to hold head upright/ at all, or use of arms. spinal disease is entire spine now. just found out that peachy news recently.
so you see a laptop wont work. i've spent months and months trying to find a laptop that i *could* use. not possible.
pro's of tablet pc: less than 1/2 the price, and no q's asked, no charge, 2-3 yr drop/spill/anything accident or manufacturing defect. will get one w/ android, upgradeable. tons of free apps.
cons: much less performance, and nothing near the quality of ipad in any way. even the cases are not as durable as ipad. wont get anything w/ windows on it, so have to make sure it's an android. many android models *do not* have VR (voice recognition) installed. hard to find *free* *good* VR app. have to use mSD card. hard for someone w/ very limited use of arms and would have to mess around w/ that little tiny thing w/ messed up dexterity.
pro's of ipad: DURABLE, still unclear how long it'll last as far as upgrading iOS and available apps. great OS and software/apps. compatible in many ways w/ pc. *better* features in all ways than tab pc.
cons: no idea if disability accessibility w/ VR installed or free app that is *free* and *good*. price more than 2x as much as decent tablet pc. warranty is crap. i cannot afford it and it's only 1 yr and doesnt cover accidents. have to buy more expensive compatible accessories like case/cover/kb.
either way, i have to find help for purchase of either kind and accessories and prob good VR software/app. at some point, i will be 100% quadriplegic and unable to communicate - that's an absolutey firm prognosis. at this time i am 80% incapicated - meaning 80% of a 24hr period i am completely incapcitated. i wanted to get VR set up on pc, but cannot sit, even in recliner, and look at monitor due to position of body and therefore having to turn head, hold weight of head on neck, and entire spine issues. so i was going to set it up, as i thought i had no choice (which i wont have likely sooner than expected), and then i got laryngitis and had *no* voice at all for 35 - THIRTY FIVE!! - days! been ~2+ mo now and it still goes out. crazy! advice: if you lose your voice, SHUT UP or you'll never get it back. i'm not kidding!
so things arent working out well at all for awhile. *shrugs* such is life.
this reply has taken me many trips (and hours) to the old laptop and i cannot hold my head up or use my arms anymore tonight. so
KING PENGUIN - i will have to read and reply to you tomorrow (USA). sorry!
thank you IIP! tablet pc is back in my options. that choice was just made a few hours ago when my "servant" (lol, my bff, he's so sweet!) came by and went shopping for me so i could get some food! yummy! there are too many cons to tablet pc, but it appears, at this point, that it's going to be my only choice.
k, my head's falling off! i tell ppl i have a "dislocated head" HAHA and my mom thought i was serious. :/
THANK YOU!!!

Many questions...advice? iPad 2 == iPad Air in France

I have a 16 GB iPad 2 WiFi and am planning to buy a 32 GB iPad Air WiFi + cellular
I'm in France, but will probably be moving to the US next year.
Many questions, any answers appreciated!
-I don't have a computer...my laptop committed suicide, and I got the iPad to tide me over, and found that I really don't need anything more. Is there any problem transferring my apps and data over, or do I have to repurchase stuff? It's backed up on iCloud.
-related question...is there a good way to get music I've got on various iPods (I've got 3 of the old tiny ones) onto the iPad (again, no computer)?
-will I be able to buy an iPad Air in France and use it in the US with just an adaptor, or do I need to buy a completely different power cord?
-it looks like if I get the WiFi + cellular version in France, I need to sign a cellular contract. Does anyone know if this is actually the case, or if I can buy one contractless, use it WiFi, and worry about the cellular part later? Again, if I take it to the US, will I be able to add a US cellular contract later? Or am I stuck with whichever country I bought it in?
-is there a good way to easily trade in or sell my old iPad? French power cord, etc. Earbuds died. Has it got any value?
-if I buy a 16 GB iPad Air can I add memory later, or should I go for 32 GB right off the bat? I spent a bunch of money for extra iCloud storage, only to discover that it didn't mean I could keep more movies downloaded, and so it wasn't useful and I canceled it. Am I correct in assuming that I probably want the 32 GB this time around?
-I don't have a printer, but I'd like to get one. What I really want is cheap and nasty, good at printing black-and-white, easy set-up, no expensive supplies. Recommendations? Or what to definitely avoid?
-is there a good reason to buy from the Apple Store as opposed to a general electronics retailer?
-I currently use the SmartCase, but I'm thinking to change to a SmartCover because of the weight.
Except for not covering the back of the device, do they basically function the same?
-I don't like the available Apple case color options (they are the icky pastel colors of cheap Japanese blenders! Why?)...
Are there any cases from other manufacturers that are equally or even more functional but have other colors?
If anyone has any recommendations for indispensable accessories that you really love, please tell me!
Also, the 2 annoying points I've noticed are (1) a bunch of stuff is only available through FlashPlayer, and (2) can't attach multiple documents to emails. Are there any changes here, or am I missing an
easy workaround?
Merci beaucoup!

As long as you use the same Apple ID on both the devices you can share apps and content that's been downloaded from Apple.
If the music on your iPod came from iTunes you can redownload it. If you synced it onto your iPods as music ripped from cd's etc then I don't think you can get it off the iPod, or if you can the only way to do that is with a computer.
You will only need a plug adapter, the power brick should work on world wide power.
I don't have a cellular iPad but if you get one that's wifi only you can later look into something like a Mifi, a portable battery operated wifi hot spot.
Selling your old iPad should be relatively easy although you might need to knock off a few bucks for the french power plug. Just make sure that you erase all content and settings before you sell it so they can get int it and so that your data is removed.
THe memory isn't upgradable so buy the memory you'll need because what you buy is all you have.
Any wireless printer could work. If it's air print enabled then you're good to go. If not you can look for apps by the printer manufacturer or there are plenty of third party printer apps that enable wireless printing.
You don't have to buy from Apple. In fact, places like Best Buy offer really great accidental damage protection that can be even better than waht Apple offers. In addition, third party places may have other perks, such as free covers or gift cards towards accessories, etc. So shop around.
The only thing to remember, if you choose to buy Apple Care Plus it's best to get it when you buy your device.
As far as I know there's no huge difference between the smart case or Smart Cover. If you're shopping for cases then I'd suggest Amazon. Widest and best selection out there, and even if you don't buy from amazon, you can see who's got what.
THe accessory I can't live without is my Zagg Folio, it's a case and wireless keyboard that turns my ipad into a mini computer. A stylus can also be helpful if you find the screen hard to maneuver around but not necessary.

HT201272 I have recently picked up an Apple TV. When I go to the movies tab, there are less movies available there than there are in my i-Tunes account. I've done some looking around at questions from others, but haven't found an answer that works for me.

I have recently picked up an Apple TV. When I go to the movies tab, there less movies available there than what is available in my i-Tunes library. I have 38 movies showing in my library but only 23 are showing in the Movies tab on the Apple TV. After researching this a little, there are only 23 movies showing under Purchased in the Quicklinks of my i-Tunes account. The majority of my collection are digital copy downloads that came from DVD purchases. Some of the missing movies were added in the past couple of months, the rest are a year-or-so old. I have done some looking around at questions from others, but I have not found an answer that will fix my situation. How do I update my library to get ALL of my movies to reflect that they were "Purchased"(as it says they were in their Properties)?

Biggles Lamb wrote:
Chill out guys, getting personal will never ever change another persons view, right or wrong, they are entitled to them .
The pros and cons of to CC or not to CC have been done to death
Its a fact the CC model will work for some, especially newbies and small businesses.
The risks associated with the CC model have been well documented.
For long term users of CS perpetuals its generally a large hike up in cost compared to the upgrade system.
Then there are the....... Adobe can rot it hell...... group who will never subscribe
To each their own, you do the math to suit your cashflow whatever that is and then make an informed decision
To those on the CC model, I'd like to offer some practical advice.........do not allow automatic updates.........make regular backups............develop an exit strategy of alternatives for when you can no longer afford the subscription costs............never ever assume that the Adobe update is bug free
Enjoy your cloud
Col
Thank you for that post, and the advice. I just happen to be one of those who it does work for. I've been around long enough to know that CC isn't going to work for everyone(the large publishing/radio/web company I work for isn't upgrading to CC because of the costs involved). But it does for me as I potentially venture out into the full-time freelancing world and away from the more structured big office environment. I can't make decisions based on what is best for anyone else, or what will hurt or help Adobe. Just what affects me, and that's all.
Brent

Sendmail in Solaris 10 - 554 Too many connections from origin

I recently upgraded a server from Solaris 9 to Solaris 10. One of the apps that worked fine on S9 is now having a problem. I believe I have discovered the cause, but I'm not having any luck coming up with a solution.
The app in question queries a database for a list of e-mail addresses (all within our own domain) and then sends e-mail to each user. The messages are sent to our Barracuda firewall/spam filtering appliance, and it relays the messages on to our Exchange server.
The problem that arose after the upgrade is that sendmail is opening too many concurrent connections to the Barracuda, and the 'Cuda is replying with "554 Too many connections from origin".
I see that there is a sendmail configuration parameter "SingleThreadDelivery" that will only allow one connection to the Barracuda at a time. That appears to be overly restrictive, though.
My question is this: is there a way to tell sendmail to only allow some number of concurrent connections to the 'Cuda so as not to hit this limit?
Thanks,
Bill

Glen,
Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I did look at those, but my understanding was that those parameters effect inbound connection and in our case, the problem is that we want to limit the number of outbound connections.
As it turns out, the S10 upgrade was not the cause of this problem. At the same time that we upgraded we also added a second network interface (and IP address). Unknown to either myself or the current Barracuda admin, the old IP had been configured into the 'Cuda so that rate limits did not apply. The fix was to add the second IP, too (well actually, he decided to open it up to all of our servers' internal IPs).
Bill

Read from serial-usb converter?

I have an oxygen detector with serial out
link to the owners manual with serial info
http://www.yokogawa.com/an/download/manual/IM11M10B01-01E.pdf
and I want to hook it up to my laptop to record the data but i am having trouble as my laptop has no serial port. so i bought this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120901&nm_mc=OTC-Channel&cm_mmc=OTC-channel...
How do i read from the usb converter? I can program serial in with the visa on an old pc no problem, but this is giving me some trouble. Any advice would be appreciated thankyou.

superomario wrote:
I just ran the driver setup wizard in visa and got this error for the keyspan dongle.
That might be bad news. My company actually assigned an engineer to buy every USB to COM converter he could find and test them all with as many apps as possible. There were many models that were problematic. You might need to just try another brand (or two (dozen!)).
Still, check the Device Manger or MAX just in case you get lucky...
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I just paid full price for PS. 6, far to many questions. where can I get a full manual?

I just paid full price for PS. 6. I have far to many questions . where do I get a manual?

Hi there,
There's lots of ways to get started with Photoshop CS6 that may help solve a lot of new questions. You can visit Adobe TV which has an entire list of videos that explain Photoshop CS6:
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-cs6/what-is-photoshop-cs6/?go=13211
You can also check out our Getting Started pod here in the forums that has a lot of helpful links to introduce you to Photoshop:
Finally, there's a really fun new way to learn Photoshop called LevelUp for Photoshop. It's a free Photoshop Extension that has fun interactive games and tasks that you can play and learn from. There's also a leader board and as you play you earn points from the tasks you complete. You can download it and check it out here:
http://success.adobe.com/microsites/levelup/index.html
I hope this helps! We're here in the forums if you need help with any getting started questions you have with Photoshop, so please don't hesitate to utilize the community to help you! : )

Using iTunes/Ipod mini on multiple computers (many questions)

Hello I recently purchased another computer for myself. I would like to use iTunes and my ipod mini on this computer but I would also like to continue to use it on my family's main pc. Is this possible? Do I have to worry about that deauthorization of computers, or the license, or is it fine to use on two pcs? I just don't know how all that stuff works but I think I remember something about having iTunes on one pc only.
Now for the second part of my questions. How do I actually go about transfering iTunes and my ipod to another pc? Do I just install iTunes like normal and transfer my files using an external hard drive? My family pc will remain as the main one for now but eventually I'll switch it to my laptop. I don't care about playlists and song ratings because I don't bother with that. What I want to do is simply have the music that's on my family pc put onto my laptop. I have bought an external hard drive so I could transfer the music without much problems.
Finally can I switch between my laptop and home pc? I mean can I use my mini from my laptop and then later update it from my home pc and do other things like that. I'll use the songlist from my home pc for now but eventually my laptop will become my main one. I know I read something about clicking no if I want to change the music library when plugging in my ipod to another pc. Do I have to keep both iTunes updated to the same version and the songlist the same? I'm wondering if there will be any conflicts between the two.
I'm sorry about how confusing this all is and the many questions I have but I hope somebody can help out. Thank you.
Ipod mini (not 1st generation) Windows XP

hi Gerhard!
you can authorise up to five PCs at one time:
iTunes: About Music Store authorization and deauthorization
this Buegie post is an excellent resource on moving your itunes to a different computer:
http://discussions.apple.com/click.jspa?searchID=-1&messageID=2231034
and these resources should be helpful with managing the mini from different computers:
Using iPod with multiple computers
Transferring songs to iPod using iTunes
Copying music between authorized computers with iTunes for Windows
love, b

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