Please Speculate

I am helping a friend of a friend with a problem. Traci has
an osCommerce web site that no longer transacts credit cards. A
customer can go all of the way through the shopping cart and put in
his Credit card and press confirm order and then....nothing happens
and it goes back to the page to put in credit card. It doesn't go
through to authorize.net.
At some point before this problem occurred, she changed her
transaction key, after which everything worked fine for a few days
and then the problem occurred. She called Authorize.Net and it said
the problem was with the checkout page. She consulted a web
developer and the guy said it was not the checkout page.
The web developer, if he is a web developer, said that there
is an issue with osCommerce and the new Authorize.net stuff so
instead of fixing the problem with the current web site he is
creating another ecommerce site using Zen cart. This seems a little
drastic to me.
Traci looked on the Authorize.Net web site and found a notice
basically saying that they expanded the range of their IDs. The
notice advises the “use a data type that will handle a
10-digit Transaction ID greater than 2,147,483,647.”
Here’s what the notice says:
"The Transaction ID, or x_trans_id, is specified as a
10-digit integer and will only be affected if that value is
represented as an INT data type, which has a max value of
2,147,483,647. If the Transaction ID has been specified as a string
value, then your system will not be affected. Failure to
accommodate 10-digit values larger than 2,147,483,647 will result
in your system's inability to accept Authorize.Net
transactions.”
This is not my area, but I tried to get into phpMyAdmin to
see if there is field for the Transaction ID and, if so, check on
the data type. I could not get into phpMyAdmin with the password I
had, but I will get the password tomorrow.
Please feel free to speculate. Am I on the right track or is
there something else that you would recommend. It seems obvious to
me that the problem is due to the transaction id. But how would I
fix it?
Thanks.

There are plenty of rumor sites that are forecasting a complete revamp of the PowerMac G5 line. I have a suspicion that Apple will announcement something about new 64-bit Mactel processors in August at the WWDC when Steve Jobs
unviels Leopard, but that's just a hunch on my part.
I doubt there will ever been an option to upgrade existing G5 machines to Wintel processors because it would involve replacing too much hardware and thus, not be cost-effective.

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I noticed Leopard had installed BU v1.3 when I checked it, so it must use that as default, since I noticed Tiger had v1.2.
OR, am I way off base on this? Can anyone think of another reason I may have had this problem? Am I barking up the wrong tree by concentrating on the BatteryUpdater package? Is it possible all these batteries are failing under a Leopard install maybe due to some unknown reason?
Any knowledgeable advice or suggestions are welcome, thanks!

Well, Ding Dang y'all... it appears the battery was the culprit. I received my replacement battery from Apple and followed the same steps and everything seems to be working fine.
It sure was strange that the battery started this problem immediately after Leopard was installed... I don't know what to say about that, unless BatteryUpdater v1.3 started the chain of events.
In case it helps someone else, here's exactly what I did (rebooted through each step):
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- Found BatteryUpdater Bundle (BU) of v1.3, moved to trash, rebooted
- Ran software updates, BU v1.2 was found and installed
- Then, swapped out battery to new battery
- Tested unit, seems to be okay now, no shutdown issues, battery runtime seems normal
Thanks to all that had advice and suggestions. It was enough to get me to try it again. Now, I have two more machines to upgrade, since these are production machines, I'll probably wait awhile. But, having this is a real treat.
Have a great holiday everyone!

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Re: Mail virus and Trojan issues
21-Jan-2013 14:58 (in response to Memoire)
Hi please help.
I have a iPad 2 , not jail broken, just 2 months old fresh from the apple store. Recently I have been directed to **** sites or a fake bad oink **** application, through various applications. From google chrome app, the photon app and safari.
I always delete cookies and cache on exit. I use photon and puffin to watch flash player videos on tv series site with links such as put locker. I heard that there is no virus for the iPad but Trojans do exist.
Pleae help, at first this was just happening with photon app now in 3 different apps, and it is directing me always to the same **** site. I don't watch **** so it's. it from cookies or whatever and my iPad has been randomly turning off and also the videos are working really badly now. Also there is a message red alert staying untrusted site and hacker may be intercepting your device. What is going on? Please help
Is their a new redirecting Trojan or virus for iPad 2. ? If yes how can I remove it and will it cause permanent damage to my device? How could I have got this virus and in 3 apps. I'm also,worried as I use my iPad to buy things online etc with my credit card. What shall I do?.. Do I restore my device? How do I do that as I cannot connect to iTunes as I do not have a computer, just my iPad. Any help appreciated thanks.

AlaskanElizabeth wrote:
Happily- perhaps the most legit tech site on the Internet- cnet:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57506159-83/apples-ios-and-android-are-new-favo rite-malware-victims/
They broke a story on sept 4, 2012 titled "apple's iOS, the new favorite malware victims"
Despite the dramatic title of the article, the only mention of iOS in the body was this:
Even though malware is increasing in iOS, it still remains relatively low compared with other operating systems.
And, it provides no examples or other documentation. And, unlike you, I don't consider CNET "the most legit tech site on the internet". I find them to be generally biased in their reiviews and heavily influenced by advertisers.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/06/26/yes-apples-machines-really-ca n-get-viruses
The Forbes article descibes issues with the Mac OS, of which there always have been some, though certainly far fewer than there have been on the Windows platform. It goes on to speculate :
All those iPads, iPods and iPhones? Is this going to be a juicy enough target for the virus and trojan writers to at least attempt to attack, even given the difficulty of doing so?
Again, the Forbes article doesn't mention any current viruses, trojans or malware that exist which will affect an unjailbroken iOS device.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/15/iphone-malware-kaspersky_n_1515074.html
And, the HuffPo article quotes Grebennikov thusly:
"Our experience tells us that in the near future, perhaps in a year or so, we will see the first malware targeting iOS," Nikolai Grebennikov, Kaspersky's chief technology officer, told Computing.
Again, even Kaspersky doesn't say such things exist now, merely that they might.
Speculation about what might happen in the future or articles focusing on the Mac OS or Android are not terribly relevant. So, if you do have any other citiations, preferably from a source that doesn't derive most of is revenue from the companies it reviews, that document a virus or trojan that affects an unjailbroken iOS device, I would be interested. I have not been able to find any. I thought, perhaps, as a professional, you might know of some.
Thank you.

HT5628 When will Windows 8.1 be supported on Boot camp 5? I have a new Mac book Pro 2013 and cannot install. Apple please advise.

When will Windows 8.1 be supported on Boot camp 5? I have a new Mac book Pro 2013 and cannot install. Do I return the Windows version and try to download 8.0, or wait it out until it is supported? New to Mac's.
Apple please advise.

Apple does not respond in these forums except occasionally an Apple employee will stop by. If you want to contact Apple, use the contact us link at the bottom of this page.
With respect to your question "When will Windows 8.1 be supported on Boot camp 5?" you are asking us to speculate as to when Apple will release their drivers supporting Windows 8.1. We do not know, and we can not speculate as to when. From the terms of use of this forum:
"Unless otherwise noted, do not add Submissions about nontechnical topics, including:
Speculations or rumors about unannounced products."
The planned dates of production or release of Windows 8.1 drivers are speculation about the drivers.
With respect to your other question, "Do I return the Windows version and try to download 8.0, or wait it out until it is supported? New to Mac's.". I answered you.

I had just upgraded my OS to the OS X Mavericks. After doing so, I noticed that my MS Outlook for Mac 2011 does not sync with the calendar/contacts/notes, thus, also not sync these info with my iPhone4s anymore. Please help, thank you.

Dear Sirs,
I had just upgraded my OS to the OS X Mavericks. After doing so, I noticed the following changes:
1) My MS Outlook for Mac 2011 does not sync with my Mac book's calendar/contacts/notes.
2) My iPhone4s does not sync with my Mac book's calendar/contacts/notes anymore.
Please help, thank you.
aawwii

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icloud still works.
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At the Apple store, you will find out exactly what is wrong. You may find that the the problem may be fixed for free if it is really simple and requires no parts. It may be that you will know what to do and be able to fix it yourself. Until the problem is precisely defined, we can only speculate on what may be wrong.
If I were in your position I would take it to the store and then I would be able to make an informed decision. I urge you to do so.
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The explaination is simple:
Over two years ago Apple switched to USB charging for iPods. They maintained compatibility with Firewire to give other manufacturers a chance to make the change. Unfortunately, the other manufacturers, for the most part, just 'sat on their hands' and didn't make the change in their accessories.
Firewire charging and USB charging use different pins in the docking connection. Firewire voltage can vary from 8 to 30 volts while USB is just 5 volts.
Apple has never explained the reason for the change. We aren't supposed to speculate on Apple's plans.
Let me just say, as one who has been involved in the design and construction of electronics equipment for years, if I were trying to make a small device with lots of features, I wouldn't maintain two sets of charging circuitry and would drop the higher voltage charging for size and heat reasons. Apple may well have a completely different reason for making the change.
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Error message "Please contact iTune support to complete this transaction" when I was trying to purchase an app

Error message "Please contact iTune support to complete this transaction" when I was trying to purchase an app????
Help!! Any one experience this issue???
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Do you guys even read the "Terms and Conditions" ? There are thousands of words. who know what term I am violating. It works fine before 12/01/2012...I bet they don't even know what caused this problem...They keep asking me to read it without solving the problem...

"Dose that just happen after December 2012??"
No. It has always been that way.
"So people who live in USA and while travel to other country are not allowed to buy anything? "
Correct.
"how about people who work oversea for long term?"
They would need an itunes account based in the country in which they live.
"The iTunes Service is available to you only in the United States, its territories, and possessions. You agree not to use or attempt to use the iTunes Service from outside these locations. Apple may use technologies to verify your compliance."
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/us/terms.html#SERVICE
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As to FCE, there are several ways to create titles. You can either use the normal Text tool, the Boris 3D plugin (this is very powerful for creating titles), or the companion program LiveType to create the titles. Titles should not look fuzzy if created correctly.
Can anybody please check if FCE has "Bouncing Across" title animation?
Here's the thing to understand about FCE: it works in a way that is completely different from the iMovies. There are very few pre-made animations, but FCE gives you the power to create your own animations. Both FCE and LiveType (which comes with it) have the ability to "keyframe" your text, video, etc. In essence this means you define for the program how you want the text to look at a certain time, and how you want it to look at a later time or times. FCE then creates the animation between the two keyframes. I just looked at the "Bouncing Across" title in iMovie HD, and that same look can be created by keyframing in either FCE or LiveType.
Finally, do you expect FCE 5 to be out soon (say next week)?
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AppStore SEARCH : ORRIBLE! Please change

Please... Apple ...
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Curt,
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"Discussions of Apple policies or procedures or speculation on Apple decisions."
The are third-party programs like TouchCopy that I think will allow you to do what you want. You can import photos via DropBox. The third-party programs will I know allow you to transfer the photos to your "new" computer.

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I love Apple, I own stock, I hate Microsoft, and I have dreaded the Intel chip... But I want to move on with the technology in the portable and reasonable arena. I have heard so many mixed reviews, and I expect this to generate the same. But be honest, before I go to the store... IS IT WORTH IT?
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