Mac Forum / Applications / Mac Applications / September 2006

Maybe because I only used it on a PC up to now I always think iTunes
looks and feels like the sort of thing they use to teach kids.  It
treats you like an idiot and does really weird things like duplicating
songs in the library for no apparent reason and getting quite shirty if

Is there a way to create a password-protected webpage on a Mac? (All of
the programs I've run across for this seem to be for the PC only.)
I want to create a way to have access to all my passwords when I am
traveling (I have a desktop) without printing out a list and carrying it

Curious if anyone has moved an address file from a OS 9 version of
Filemaker Pro to either Address Book or MS Office.
If so, any tips?
Background: We are no longer using Filemaker Pro (FMP v 5 via Classic)

The situation with Thoth, especially for sale to new users, is
confusing at best.
Its author had announced there would be no new versions and even
allowed the domain thothsw.com to expire. Then there was 1.8x. At the

I want to be able to selectively select from within a text
clipping. Clippings are just about the ninth wonder of the world,
really useful. This would make them more useful.

Microsoft Messenger for Mac 6.0
http://tinyurl.com/of4bp
Messenger for Mac 6.0 makes it easy to take advantage of the full power
of instant messaging, and it is a Universal application built to run on

Hey what the hell is up with Stuffit 11? After a decade or more of good
service, suddenly this app has turned to sh.t.
No actual app in the folder, only an "Archive Manager" with no close
button. I have enough on my desktop already without this monster,

Questions re using older CanonScan N1220U USB scanner with various apps
on Mac OS X:
I've installed the CanonScan ScanExpert_v380X software on my Mac OS
10.3.9 system and used it to install the associated CanonPI CS-U 3.8X

Not having a Firewire cable.
I backed up my old Mac to an external HD.  What is the best way to get
this info off ?  Can I use the migration assistant ?
Or should I just drag and drop the lot ?

I am having a problem with iTunes 7.0. The first time I start-up iTunes
after powering up my PowerBook G4 it seems to work just fine. If I
leave iTunes running I am fine, but if I quit the program I can not
start it up again. Clicking on the iTunes icon does nothing, but bring

I have a Freecom Traveller II CD burner (old) which worked very well on
my iMac G4. Unfortunately I lost the driver and cannot reinstall
because I have lost the disc. Now when I plug the Freecom in the iMac
tells me software for the device cannot be found. Is there any way

I have been reading about the upgrade and the information is
conflicting.  Can you still download the 1.8 version and get it
registered?  I would like to try it on my iMac G4.

I have an old registration code to upgrade to Quick Time Pro which I
lost (think it was for 6).  Upon finding it I tried to use it, and it
is now invalid !  Surely as I paid for this upgrade there must be
someway I can get my upgrade without having to pay again !??!?!!??!

Previously DVD made from iPhoto can be viewed by the TV DVD reader.
After some Apple software update the newly burned DVD (from iPhoto)
is no longer viewable  by the TV DVD reader. However the DVD play
correctly in iPhoto.

I had seventeen frames -er- files^H^H^H^H^Hpictures to be printed via my
iPhoto 6.0.4.  I wished to send a single print of each to several, different
recipients at different addresses.
I had to upload all 17 files for EACH recipient!  Am I missing something or am