:: TCMUG Newsletter Archive ::

Vol 2 Iss 10 October 2003
*October Meeting
*Apple Updates .Mac Member Services
*Conversion From OS 9 To OS X Resource
*The MUG Center Store
*OS X Tip of the Month - Can't empty the trash in OS X?
*OS 9 Tip of the Month - Window Shading
*Mac Software Spotlight - Freeverse Software

^^^^^^^^^^ OCTOBER MEETING ^^^^^^^^^^
We will be having our monthly meeting on Saturday, October 4th at the Dover
Public Library at 2:00PM. We will be talking about and reviewing available
magazines, periodicals and books to help you with your Mac. We will also be
taking a brief look at Konfabulator (http://www.konfabulator.com), which is
a JavaScript runtime engine for Mac OS X that lets you run little files
called Widgets that can do pretty much whatever you want them to.
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^^^^^^^^^^ APPLE UPDATES .MAC ACCOUNTS ^^^^^^^^^^
Apple has added three new exclusive gifts for .Mac members -- a free copy of
the iBlog weblog software, a free VersionTracker Plus subscription and a
US$30 discount on SmartDisk hard drives. Lifli Software's iBlog (US$19.95
value) lets you easily publish a weblog "without worrying about formatting,
archiving or site maintenance." The software can publish your weblog on your
.Mac homepage and offers integration with Apple's iLife. The VersionTracker
Plus subscription ($24.95 value) gives you a custom page for tracking your
software, a download cart, e-mail alerts, and advanced search to the popular
software Web site. The $30 discount is offered on three SmartDisk FireWire
hard drives (40GB, 80GB and 120GB capacities) from the Apple Store. You can
sign up for a 60-day free trial of the .Mac service at their web site. The
annual cost of a .Mac account is $99.95 and offers a wealth of bells and
whistles.
Go to http://www.mac.com
Get the FAQ on Apple's .Mac service at http://www.mac.com/1/mac_faq.html
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^^^^^^^^^^ CONVERSION TO OS X ^^^^^^^^^^
The Mac OS X Conversion Kit by Scott Kelby
If you've been using Mac OS 8/9 and you want to start using Mac OS X today
(and we literally mean today), there's no easier way to get up and running
than with this ingenious new book from best-selling author Scott Kelby.
Here's how the Conversion Kit works: the left page shows how you once did a
particular task in Mac OS 8/9; the right page shows you exactly how it’s
done now in Mac OS X. It couldn't be easier! Order it at Amazon.com for only
$20.99
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/0735713545/theworlofkapn
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^^^^^^^^^^ MUG CENTER STORE ^^^^^^^^^^
The MUG Store announces FREE FREIGHT on all orders!
That's right, in addition to all the good deals on new and factory
refurbished Macs, orders placed through the MUG Store, either online or on
the phone, will receive free freight, whether for a G5, an iMac or even a
piece of software.
The MUG Store stocks the entire line of Apple computers, as well as a
" specials" page dedicated specifically to User Group members, and a terrific
" garage sale" blowout section with all sorts of peripherals and accessories.
And don't forget, one percent of each purchase goes back to each user group
toward anything sold in the store.
Order today. http://www.applemugstore.com
Current Password is:
10/1/2003- 12/31/2003- User ID: / Password:
This offer is available to members of U.S. user groups.
*For MUG Members ONLY*
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^^^^^^^^^^ OS X TIP OF THE MONTH ^^^^^^^^^^
Can't empty the trash in OS X?
Have you seen this annoying message? Can't empty the trash because "trash
items are in use". Your Mac seems to think that the item is still open, and
therefore it cannot delete the file.
Possible Causes and Solutions:
1. First, try the obvious. Check to make sure that the offending file really
is closed. If it is, quit out of the application used to create the file,
then empty the trash.
2. If you open your hard drive (Command-N) into Columns View and the file is
" open" in the Preview screen (the column on the far right), the system is
using the file. Take the file out of the trash, close the Preview screen in
the Column View and drag the file to the trash again. Now you can empty the
trash.
3. Some users have reported that waiting awhile, and even trashing another
file, then emptying the trash again. This method sometimes resolves the
problem as well.
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^^^^^^^^^^ OS 9 TIP OF THE MONTH ^^^^^^^^^^
Window Shading:
Mac OS 9 allows you to collapse any window to its title bar by clicking the
small rectangle in the top right. This allows you to view the contents
behind the window without having to actually close the window or move it
offside. Fans of this features can simplify its activation by opening the
Appearance control panel, clicking the Options tab, and checking off the
second option which allows you to collapse any window by double-clicking its
title bar.

^^^^^^^^^^ MAC SOFTWARE SPOTLIGHT ^^^^^^^^^^
Freeverse Software:
Freeverse Software is pleased to offer Mac user groups special discounts on
the following titles:
- 3D Hearts Deluxe (retail box), the number 1 Hearts card game for the Mac.
- Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab (shareware), a wacky, falling piece game in the
tradition of Tetris.
Download Demos at http://download.freeverse.com/
Place Your Order at (Enter the appropriate discount coupon.)
https://store.freeverse.com
3D Hearts Deluxe special $10 (US) off coupon:
Burning Monkey Puzzle Lab special $10 (US) off coupon:
This worldwide offer expires June 30, 2004.
*For MUG members ONLY.*
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