Mac Forum / Applications / Other MS Products / February 2005

I've come across a "problem" with the macs logging on to AD: when they
browse through a mapped share (CIFS) on a windows server with Mac
Finder, it generates a ".DS_Store" file in each directory that has
been browsed.  Do you know of a way around this? If not, I'm not aware

Hey all, I know as per Macworld's announcements that MS is planning to
bolster integration of Messenger 5.0 with the Office Address Book
(database)... but how about integrating it with Apple's Address Book program
too? A lot of Mac peeps don't have Office installed... and ...

I have a HP LaserJet 1100 that connects via scsi (another great innovation
by HP) and can't get it to work with my mac G3 running 9.1 and an adaptec
scsi card.....
Anyone ever got it to work before or should I scrap it and get something

I have a logitech quick cam zoom webcam. I want to use msn messenger
mac 4.01. is it possible.

I'm trying to connect my web cam (MSN Messenger 6.2 for Windows) with
my father who has a Mac and is using the latest version of MSN
Messenger for MAC (4.0.1) and I get the message:
Your invitation to start webcam could not be sent because

I have recently purchased a G5, which I am most pleased with, however,
am I right in thinking I can not use a webcam with MSN messenger for
Mac (version 4.0.0), even though my friend can with msn messenger on
her PC (version 7, I think?)  I have an i-sight webcam but I think I

I am using RDC ver. 1.0.3 on a Mac running OS 10.3.7. I have no problem
opening a session on a Windows 2000 terminal server box. I can print
via windows network printers. The local printers on the mac are the
same printers on the terminal server. These local printers on the mac

I'm very new to Mac and I'm wondering if there is a way to write a script
that will map a network drive and copy the files in ~/Library/Mail to the
new drive. It would also be great if this script could be run automatic at
startup or shutdown. All like you do with windows machines! ...

I have a windows 2k advanced server in a mixed network with PC's running
win98 up to win2k pro and mac workstations running 8.6 up to 10.3.5
The problem is I have an instructor who would like two folders on the server
that his students can access from a mac lab, one folder being ...

I've set up a VPN to connect to our network.  It connects and I can see
my IP address.  But when I start RDC to connect to my TS I get the
dreaded message 'server too busy'.  Is there something I need to do
with RDC or do I need to make sure I've setup Routing and Remote Access

Please help!  I¹ve got a frustrating problem with Messenger¹s sign-on
process which has to date prevented me using the software at all.
I¹m using a Powerbook G4, 512mb RAM, OS X 10.3.7 and Messenger 4.0.1.  If I
click on the sign-in link, I¹m taken to the .Net sign-in window where I

After the 90 day expiration of MAC passwords, it prompts you to change your
password, but the password won't change. Any Ideas? We are using OS9 and OSX
with Server 2000

My nephews have the latest msn messenger for pc but i have messenger
for mac the latest one 4.0.1 everytime they send me a file like a .jpg
i will accept it but it keeps saying that something is blocking it and
to contact my service provider.  What is wrong???? do I need to change

Im triying to configure Messenger for MAC in a Firewall, but cannot make to
sign in.
What ports must i open in the Firewall.
I hope some can helpme.

Since my old e-mail adress is no longer valid I thought I'd just as
well change this in the .NET Passport Profile as well, so I changed it
into my brand new Gmail adress.
Big mistake? I hope not.