Hil, try Adium for the IM stuff.
For the file stuff, I just use an external hard drive.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
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amych - Oct 14, 2006 8:36:52 am PDT #9223 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Hil R. - Oct 14, 2006 8:38:34 am PDT #9224 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Thanks, SA. I'll check out the widgets.
I do have an iPod, but one of the reasons I got a new computer is that my old one has a low-speed USB port and is really finicky about communicating with it.
DebetEsse - Oct 14, 2006 8:38:51 am PDT #9225 of 10003
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Adium, Hil. We loves it.
If you want something in your dock, drag the application icon into the dock.
I'd use an external hard drive or flash drive, but I'm betting there's an easier way. I think there's a switching page on mac.com
Hil R. - Oct 14, 2006 8:42:35 am PDT #9226 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
OK, looks like Adium it is.
esse - Oct 14, 2006 8:43:55 am PDT #9227 of 10003
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Heh. upod. That's what I get for typing without my glasses, but in my defense I was wearing a face mask at the time.
Do you have a lot of data? Because really, the only other option that's easily feasible is to burn everything off and transfer it that way. I mean, there's other ways, but not for the general computer user.
Hil R. - Oct 14, 2006 8:47:51 am PDT #9228 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Do you have a lot of data?
About 4GB of music, plus a bunch of Word and Excel files, and a few pictures. It's the music that's going to be the biggest issue, I'm sure.
(I found the trackpad settings menu! Now I can select, copy, and paste with just the trackpad!) (The default setting, where you need to use the button to click, was driving me nuts.)
esse - Oct 14, 2006 8:49:53 am PDT #9229 of 10003
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
yeah, I'd go with using your ipod for one last-ditch effort.
Hil R. - Oct 14, 2006 9:04:06 am PDT #9230 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
OK, I checked out the "switch" page on the apple website, and it looks like I can transfer the files through the ethernet ports. Looks like the best bet, of the options they're showing. I'll give it a try.
meara - Oct 14, 2006 9:40:13 am PDT #9231 of 10003
Yay Hil! Sounds cool. And I third the recommendation of Adium, I plan to go back to it when I get a new mac...
Theodosia - Oct 14, 2006 9:48:21 am PDT #9232 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
After trying several programs, I settled happily with Adium as well.