Problems experienced by former Windows users

Over the last few weeks I have read many posts from those who have the desire to open the folder that contains the originals of their photos. Some tinkered with this folder and turned to Discussions for help when problems ensued. The thing that many seem to have in common is that they were previously using Windows. That has been very evident over the last few days. Is there any way a warning can be posted in a prominent place for these recent converts? Something like: "Attention former Windows users! DO NOT open the originals folder of your iPhoto library. If you do so, you will probably damage your photos." I am sure that someone else could come up with a better wording.
Just a thought.......

Post that suggestion at http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphoto.html.
OT

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Former Windows user

Hi
I am a former Windows user and really like my Mac! COuple questions though:
1. In Windows IE, you could type the site name, hit Ctrl ENTER, and IE would add the prefix 'Http://' and the suffix '.com' to whatever you typed. For instance: Myspace, Ctrl ENTER becomes Http://myspace.com. Can this be done on a Mac too?
2. Whenever I am on a site and click the URL line, the cursor sits at the end of the line in append mode. I would like the whole URL line highlighted so that as I type, the full line gets replaced, instead of having to back space then type the new line.
3. The DELETE key just deletes info to the left of the cursor. Is there a key combo that will delete from the point of the cursor to the right?
Thanks
Rich

Hi Rich,
1. Just hit Return- Safari (and Firefox) will automatically fill in the rest assuming it starts with www and ends with .com. (This doesn't always work if you're using OpenDNS.)
3. Hold down function and hit delete. If you've got a full Apple keyboard, use the delete key two keys under the F14 key.
Good luck and congrats on your move- you won't regret it!
John
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Problem with invitation to windows users

Hello,
When I send an invitation through iCal to a Pc/Windows user, he can't open the invitation and put it in outlook. Have you any idea about that problem ?
Thanks
Gilles.

A new information about my problem : it seems to be a problem of 'lunar calendar' or a problem of encoding.

Problems video chatting with Windows users

It seems like everytime I try and video chat with a Windows AIM user there is a problem. Ralph and other are very techy and know how to resolve these issues. Problem is that 99.9999999% of te people I chat with are not so the advice to resolve these issues proves to be worthless. However me and this individual were able to successfully do audio chat instead. Often when there is a problem like this do I switch people over to Skype which works far better going from Windows to Mac and vice versa and is easier to use. Generally I think iChat has better video quality over Skype, but only with Mac users.
I know there are others here that also have this problem and for you do I encourage the same resolution as bad as it is, but it seems to be the only way to chat with a non techy person who is on a PC.
John

Hi,
Any non Microsoft app on a PC has to allowed through the Firewall as a Exception (Or at least since Service Pack 2 for XP when Windows got a firewall).
In XP it goes like this
Open the Control Panels (I prefer the classic view)
Open the Firewall
Click the Exceptions tab
In the new window click the Add Button
Navigate through Program Files to the AIM Folder and the relevant AIM#.exe to allow the app itself. (# is the Version Master number)
Back in the Exceptions window also Allow UPnP
Enable UPnP in their Router.
I am not sure it is that different in Vista or Window 7
If there router does not have UPnP then open port 5190 and 1024-5000 (AIM video does not use all of these they are there to spread the load)
They would have to do similar things for Skype (although like AIM it has Fall Back ports below 1024 for logging in and Text Chatting that get around the firewall issue) other IM apps and On-line Games.
Of course if they are using some third party Firewall they would have to do the work there.
Audio Chats V VIdeo Chats
Both apps use the same ports when it comes to Audio and Video Chats (Tend to be the iChat ones)
I believe AIM still uses 4 ports (from the 1024-5000 range) for VId In, Vid Out, Audio In, Audio out, much the same way iChat 2 and 3 did.
It may pay for you to go to iChat > Preferences > Video Section > Bandwidth limit and try either 500kbps or 200kbps as the setting.
In earlier version of AIM (5.5 anbd 5.9) it was possible to reduce the Video quality at the AIM end (less frames per second) which allowed "Space" for the Audio part.
AIM 6.x onwards does not have this and the Video feed can be particularly Processor hungry. Your lower setting will be fed back to them and their end will make an adjustment of what can be sent.
Some of this knowledge has taken me since 2004 to acquire.
I can see that applying it might be considered "techy"
I can appreciate that it can be very difficult to persuade a Windows user to change any setting once they have their machine "working" (at least as they want).
I realise this was not so much of a Question as being more of a discussion statement.
I am not sure that there is a real answer other than the one you suggest.
10:35 PM Wednesday; August 10, 2011
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Problem to close Form window

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I have added code go('javascript:self.close();') into onSuccess section. This works fine when I'm using Netscape but not in IE 6. Method self.close (or window.close) works fine in IE when I'm using it e.g. in UIF templates.
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I found solution myself. I inserted illegally formatted URL in to onSuccess field, and I managed to debug error. The portal is trying to call page http://server:7778/pls/portal/javascript:window.close();
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Rainer

Dock Questions From a (Former) Windows User

Hi, I recently replaced my Windows machine with a Macbook. For the most part, I'm happy with the switch, but I can't help but feel there are a few things I miss from Windows.
For instance, the Start Menu. I've gotten so used to having it from my PC days -- is there something like it that I can download for OS X? Having everything in a single click would make the transition much easier for me.
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Hello,
I understand where you are coming from, I just switched from YEARS of PC use to my Macbook last month.
After fighting OS X for weeks, the best thing to do really is to get used to using F9 (or for your Firefox example F10 which will display just the windows from the program that is currently "active" instead of all windows with F9).
I know youre not a keyboard guy but trust me this works great. Also on my PC I used alt-tab like it was my job, and luckily apple-tab does the same thing. Another nice trick to go through your firefox windows is to use apple-`(right above tab).
As for the start menu thing, I havent missed it one bit. I recommend replacing the start menu with apple-spacebar. This will bring spotlight up and just start typing the program and it will appear at the top of the list in about 1/10 the time (seriously) as it would going through the start menu. But if you really want to stray away from the keyboard then moving applications to the dock is a good suggestion and you could also clutter your desktop with aliases (shortcuts). Use F11 (**** ANOTHER keyboard shortcut) to show your desktop.
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Brand new macbook, former windows user

i just switched to mac from windows. i haven't actually received my computer yet (it shipped yesterday) but i've been doing some reading... i came across a website that recommended creating an "administrator" account and then a separate one for personal use so i don't accidentally change things i don't want to change. is this necessary or a good idea?
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Welcome to Mac and these boards.
Not required at all.
The first time you turn your mac on you will be taken through the setup. you will create a user. this user will have admin privileges. all that means is that you can make system setting changes - it's good to be the admin
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check out some of these vids:
http://www.apple.com/macosx/quicktours/
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Hey everyone:
I purchased my first Mac - a black MacBook laptop - last week. Up to this point, I've used Windows PCs. I am getting frustrated with my Mac because I can't figure out some basic navigational functions. Please help!
Is it possible to add a desktop icon to the Dock on my MacBook laptop? I frequently have to access items in the Macintosh HD. On my IBM I could just add a desktop icon to the bottom nav bar or double-click on the desktop itself to access it. On my MacBook end up having to hit F11 to get there. F11 is fine - except that I don't want to close all the open applications windows. Is there a way to either (1) add a desktop (or Macintosh HD) icon to my dock?
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Also, in Excel - if it possible to navigate to a cell with a formula and click something that highlights the other cells being referenced for the formula? On my IBM, hitting F2 shows the formula and highlights the referenced cells in different colors. My MacBook Excel only shows the formula...
Thanks!!
s

Scatterman,
For Photoshop, you might find this info helpful. Also, you might get everything you need from GIMP (open source, free software that does everything Photoshop will do), or one of the products based on it.
It sounds like you would benefit from some quality time spent just "feeling out" the OS X way of doing things, without necessarily jumping right in and trying to work, work, work. Take a bit more time, and pay attention to the little details that you might otherwise overlook.
For example, Expose. Pressing F11 will not close any windows, but it will quickly "wisk" them off the display so you can grab something on your Desktop. Once grabbed, another press of F11 brings all the windows back, just the way they were, and you can place your grabbed item where you like.
Also, drag and drop is more pervasive, goes way deeper, and is more flexible than in Windows. Items (files, folders, etc.) can be dragged into the Dock, but they can also be to either the Finder's Side Bar (left side) or Tool Bar (top) to create semi-permanent "shortcuts." Selected text in any application window can be dragged out of that window to your Desktop (or anywhere else in the Finder) to create "clippings" that work just like the clipboard (cut and paste), only creating semi-permanent "clipping files" that can be dragged into any other application window. I have entire collections of these "text clippings" that I use to populate my forum replies (instructions, links, commands, etc.).
In general, just about anything you are accustomed to in Windows is available in OS X, but it may look and/or feel different. In the end, however, it usually works better/easier/faster the OS X way. Keep looking, check Help, or ask here, and be patient in the meantime. Before you know it, you'll be an OS X wiz!
Scott

Unable to get Windows User Name using Oracle Forms 6i, Jinitiator 1.3.1.17

Hi,
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I searched forums on metalink and found out that someone installed Patch 15, and everything went okay for him. Do you think I should install Patch 15? if YES, how will I do it, I mean should I first uninstall my forms and then install patch15 or install the patch on my forms?
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Outlook window getting the keyboard focus instead of user created Form Window during Outlook Startup

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It is not the iSight itself that gives you the impression that connecting with Micros~1 Windows users causes problems ... it is the availability of (cross platform) applications that makes connecting a bit more cumbersome.
I have PowerMac G5 with iSight and I connect with my Micros~1 Windows platform family equiped with and without USB webcam.
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