Mac Forum / Country Specific / UK Mac Group / September 2006

Looks like Apple originally planned a more radical colour scheme.
http://daringfireball.net/linked/2006/september#sat-16-blue_itunes
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Does anyone know how to replace a text string in Excel 2004 (Mac) to a
line break?
Thanks, Rob

Hi, I've recently purchased an Apple iMac and upgraded to broadband
from dial-up at the same time. The modem supplied by the internet
provider works fine, I am connected to it at the moment while I post
this. So the ADSL line works fine. However when I plug the ethernet

I've got a few questions. Anyone surprised?
1. This thing about iTunes going through your music and finding the tracks
that are supposed to be gapless; is it obvious? I installed iTunes then
didn't pay it much attention, so didn't spot it doing anything. Then again,

Can anyone recommend a source for these please?
Tony

Firefox 1.5.0.7, OS10.3.9
<http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/>
All the camera feeds work well, using what it calls a Java viewer.
Except for Cam 1 "video stream". This used to work, but since they

I've found a minor, but annoying bug in the iPod game Zuma. It only
affects starting a new game after unlocking a new level, and can be
fixed simply by exiting and restarting. However it would be helpful if
this bug is fixed.

Looking at applications and folders in my Application Folder, I notice that
ownership of most is set to System, some to User, and some to Unknown. Is
this normal?

I've copied the contents of an encrypted DVD onto my hard drive,
resulting in VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders being created.
Is it possible to use software like Mac the Ripper to decrypt the disk
from these folders?  I don't have the DVD disk itself any more.  Or

I own an early 2006 Intel iMac - 20" screen, 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo
processor.
I carried out a firmware update to allow installation of Boot Camp.  I
ran the Boot Camp installer software but when I tried to partition my

Don't Want to Pay Full Price for Those Expensive iPods?
We know how you feel! Why do you want to buy the latest ipods at
wholesale prices? Is it so you can have the best quality products at
unbelievable wholesale prices and save yourself money, or is it so you

Airline website example of Mac problems from Saturday's Guardian:
'Because of my work, I take around 30 flights a year, and things often
change at the last moment. Last January I booked two flights to Berlin
with easyJet. I had to change one, but because I have an Apple Mac

It seems that iTunes 7 caches partially downloaded podcast episodes and,
if the downloads are interrupted for any reason, it then uses HTTP
partial range requests in order to download only the bits it hasn't yet
downloaded. This is good because it doesn't require the whole episode ...

Is there a way of getting my iCal Daily schedule printed automatically
at 8am everyday?
I might not have a pda/phone that I sync my schedule to .. and I'm a
very forgetful person.. it would be nice if I could somehow get iCal to

Well I was driving down the high street, and Luke Bosmans mum was
there, hooking
I'd give her 7 out of 10.
If you go cruising, ask for hot mama Bosman.