I did some googling for "error 43 ftp mac" and came up with several references to "error -43" in this context. Is that in fact the error number, MINUS 43?

If so, this says Error -43 is File Not Found:

One instance where this esoteric knowledge becomes practical is in conjunction with MacsBug's error command, which returns a short description of cryptic Mac OS error numbers. If a program complains that "an error -43 occurred" you can identify the error number by popping into MacsBug, typing "error #-43", and pressing Return:

$FFD5 #-43 fnfErr - File not found

The application is telling you it tried to open a file, but couldn't find it. Depending on the program, this might be caused by a missing extension, plug-in, or document, but at least it gives you something to go by.

Offhand, I'm wondering if spaces in the filename aren't the culprit.

Are you perhaps behind a firewall that is messing with FTP services.

Nope (at least, not one that's ever blocked any other FTP programs I've used). My guess is that Apple moved the built-in FTP somewhere else in Tiger, as they seem to have done with a lot of things.

Off to Google, then...

Huh:

Note: The Finder lets you connect to FTP servers with read-only access so you can copy files from the server. However, to copy files to an FTP server, you may need another program. Visit the Apple website to find programs available for Mac OS X.

I found that the ftp through my OSX can get to the ftp server only if it is not behind a redirector. For instance, if you FTP to ftp.netscape.com, you get redirected to one of it's number sites, but OSX 10.3.9 gives a -43 error. however, if I ftp to ftp6.netscape.com it goes through.

Technoslut Placemarker.

Yeah, the FTP services from the finder are not perfect, but they are free. I'm also comfy on the Unix Terminal so I'll do 'get' and 'put' from there as well. That one gives you much more control over your transfers, but you have to want to type in commands. Over the years I've found that Fetch is worth every penny if you do any FTP work on a Mac. I don't remember it being very expensive.

Fetch is $25 (With a fifteen day free trial) for single user. Schools and non-profits can apply for free licensing.

See if the install disk boots.

It also could be a failing Power supply or loose power cable on the hard drive.

Thanks for these suggestions, Daniel. I'll give them a try when I return.

ND, when I get back, if none of the other fixes work, do you still have an extra power supply we can try throwing in here to see if that's the problem?

Has anyone seen/used a bluetooth headset with Caller ID? Now, if they could also have one that tells you if you have voicemail waiting, I'd be golden.

As is -- I'm wondering -- does it work with all phones? What other info might the phone be sending to the headset that's going unused?

Has anyone seen/used a bluetooth headset with Caller ID?

I guess you're supposed to look at the display before you put the headset on your ear, but it still seems little less useful than intended to me, 'cuz how do you look at your own ear?

I guess since I don't use an earpiece at all, I'm just far enough behind on the cell phone curve that I'm not earpiece savvy.