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rizzo · 2005-09-20, 00:29

I just tried logging into .mac, and it seems they are doing what could be a long awaited upgrade for .mac users.. or they are just tweaking something.. ( fingers crossed)

rasmits · 2005-09-20, 00:43

My guess is tweaking something.

Brad · 2005-09-20, 00:55

Well, it is already Tuesday on the east coast.

rizzo · 2005-09-20, 01:13

Woo whooo!!!!

Brad · 2005-09-20, 01:23

Well, it's back up. Notice anything different?

rasmits · 2005-09-20, 01:26

Yeah, hmm.

Pretty nice. But where are those widgets?

edit: That .Mac groups thing looks really cool!

chucker · 2005-09-20, 01:28

Via fscklog:

Quote:

.mac ist wieder erreichbar und bringt folgende Neuigkeiten mit:
-Der Speicherplatz f�r Email und iDisk wurde auf 1GB heraufgesetzt
-Neu hinzugekommen sind 'Groups', eine Art privates Messageboard.
-Backup 3 ist wie erwartet verf�gbar und bringt flexiblere Sicherungsm�glichkeiten
-.mac ist nun deutsch und franz�sisch lokalisiert

.mac is available again and brings the following new features:
- Storage for e-mail and iDisk were increased to 1 Gig
- new: "Groups", sort of a private message board
- Backup 3 appears as expected and is more flexible
- .mac is now German and French localized as well

Brad · 2005-09-20, 01:30

I'm editing the thread title, btw...

HMM!! I saw "php" fly by in the new opening video. I wonder if iDisk...

Curses.

Still no php support.

rasmits · 2005-09-20, 01:35

Now suddenly the .Mac page isn't loading for me. Is it me only?

edt: nvm, it's just Safari. (!) I opened it up in Firefox and it worked.

Mugge · 2005-09-20, 03:41

1 GB!

That was very much wanted. Very much thank you Apple

Mikester · 2005-09-20, 06:11

1 Gb is great, but overall quite disappointed. Instead of this groups thing, I would like to see more options on Homepage - i.e. greater integration of text and photo options for wider "web-design" capabilities (but still simple enough to be user-friendly). Also, where are those widgets?

awilso · 2005-09-20, 07:31

Picked up this on the .mac changes

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=12670

Brad · 2005-09-20, 07:36

Has anyone seen the increased 1 GB actually reflected on your iDisk? Mine still shows a capacity of 200 MB.

edit: Ugh. After looking around, I managed to discover that you have to manually change your Account Settings on the mac.com website.

Something isn't adding up. Confused? So was I until I found...

What's worse? Clicking Save does squat. Despite the clearly-visible option for a 50/974 split, it does nothing. You have to deliberately change it to a different size and then click Save. Oddly enough, when I returned to this page, the 50/974 option was not even available.

C'mon Apple. You're smarter than that. Don't hide these great updates behind obfuscating layers of website configuration pages.

Mugge · 2005-09-20, 09:34

I have noticed a couple of strange bug too now. For example the main page said; "it couldn't see my settings" ?

It looks like this update has made things a little flakey at .mac

Btw. and a little OT:
Does anyone know if you get a receipt when you renew your account? I tried to renew a couple of days ago, but it just kept jumping back to the "your membership will renew on October 10th" page. So at the moment I don't really know if it actually got my order

Could this have anything to do with this update thing?

thegelding · 2005-09-20, 09:52

yep...had to search around to update mine...now has 100 for mail and 924 for storage....

of course i have like 2 in mail and 87 in storage....

what does everybody use their iDisk storage for??

g

scratt · 2005-09-20, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Has anyone seen the increased 1 GB actually reflected on your iDisk? Mine still shows a capacity of 200 MB.

edit: Ugh. After looking around, I managed to discover that you have to manually change your Account Settings on the mac.com website.

Something isn't adding up. Confused? So was I until I found...

What's worse? Clicking Save does squat. Despite the clearly-visible option for a 50/974 split, it does nothing. You have to deliberately change it to a different size and then click Save. Oddly enough, when I returned to this page, the 50/974 option was not even available.

C'mon Apple. You're smarter than that. Don't hide these great updates behind obfuscating layers of website configuration pages.

Here here!!

I had to actually read the help notes to find the allocation feature!

There is no way I would have ever figured out to 're-validate' my account details by clicking the little 'scratt' thing that shows I am already logged in!

Good grief!

Mac+ · 2005-09-20, 10:10

g - I don't have that much on mine, but I use it to host images such as this ...

and late night "golden oldie" audio files (language warning

) such as this ... *click image*

So ... "what was the funniest smelling thing in the whole wide world?"

SKMDC · 2005-09-20, 10:30

does backup 3 suck?

scratt · 2005-09-20, 10:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKMDC

does backup 3 suck?

Is that a technical question about data propogation?

I haven't done anything worth backing up yet (today). I have just downloaded it and stashed it 'cos I like having new stuff!!!

I have never yet got Backup to work as a reliable system to be honest so am looking forward to this, but am not holding my breath!

SKMDC · 2005-09-20, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by scratt

Is that a technical question about data propogation?

what data and momma do is none of your bidness!

and it's propagation.

but yeah that's what I meant.

psmith2.0 · 2005-09-20, 11:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegelding

what does everybody use their iDisk storage for??

To host mock-up pics and whatnot. Also, as "in-between" transfer (upload something at work, grab it at home...and vice versa). Also as back-up to personal documents or items I wouldn't want lost if my PowerBook decided to take a dive (some photos, some personal info, stuff from friends/family, etc.).

awilso · 2005-09-20, 11:12

The new backup is an improvement, this will make life a little easier.

The incremental bit is the best.

HOM · 2005-09-20, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKMDC

does backup 3 suck?

I just hope that they got rid of this error message:

Brad · 2005-09-20, 11:39

*sigh*

Quote:

If you do not have a .Mac membership at all, you can use Backup 3 but you will also have a 100 MB per backup limit and you can't back up to iDisk.

Crippled.

Well, I guess it's better than not being able to use it at all.

oldmacfan · 2005-09-20, 11:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOM

I just hope that they got rid of this error message:

I like this one

why get rid of it?

scratt · 2005-09-20, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOM

I just hope that they got rid of this error message:

Yes.. Or the similar and equally annoying..

"Fatal Error"

Did they outsource this to M$ to write or something?

Franz Josef · 2005-09-20, 11:45

On the plus side, the orange is much cooler than purple and it would be an orange alert .....

Brad · 2005-09-20, 11:50

By the way, here's what the "What's New in Backup" from the help file reads:

One-step iLife backup
Backup comes with preset backup plans for your iLife content (iPhoto and iTunes Libraries, and iMovie, iDVD, and GarageBand projects) and other Mac essentials (personal settings and your home folder). Each plan has a destination and schedule already set up, so with a click of a button, your backups will be set to run automatically.
Flexible backup plans
You can customize the preset plans or create completely new ones for particular files and folders you want to back up. QuickPicks make it easy to add hard-to-find files, like your Address Book data or your Mail messages. With Tiger, you can use the built-in Spotlight feature to search for particular files to add�or you can just browse files and folders on your hard drive.
Multiple backup destinations
You can create different backup plans for different backup destinations, or choose to back up the same plan daily to one destination and weekly to another. Schedule regular daily backups of small files like preferences to your iDisk, and monthly backups of large files like your iTunes library to CD, DVD, or an external FireWire drive such as your iPod. You can set a schedule for any backup destination, including CD or DVD.
Incremental backups
Backup now saves new versions of files that have changed every time it performs a backup. The result is an efficient use of storage that saves you time and media costs if you use disposable media like CDs or DVDs. And, you can always find an older version of a file if you need it.
Advanced file restoration
If you ever need to restore a file that's been lost or damaged, the Restore pane in Backup*3 makes it easy to find the backup you're looking for. Backup 3 also comes with new restore options such as restoring to an alternate location and restoring only files that are missing from their original location.
Better backup management
Keep your backups on track with the new main window summary of all of your backup plans. You can see the status of recent backups and the next scheduled backup. If you need to know more, the History pane tracks detailed information about each backup you that occurs. In addition, anytime you miss a backup because your computer is asleep or turned off, Backup 3 prompts you to run the missed backups when your computer is available again.
Shared backup to iDisk
You can now back up more than one Macintosh computer to the same iDisk. If you need to restore data, you can restore files to either Mac or to a different location entirely.* *

shatteringglass · 2005-09-20, 18:40

www.delicious-monster.com/blog

If you use Delicious Library, you can now easily back up your collection through Backup 3 with the Delicious Library QuickPick plug-in...

rasmits · 2005-09-20, 21:32

I can't back up my Home folder or iTunes music to my iDisk? Double-yew tee eff?

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rizzo New Member Join Date: Apr 2005	2005-09-20, 00:29 I just tried logging into .mac, and it seems they are doing what could be a long awaited upgrade for .mac users.. or they are just tweaking something.. ( fingers crossed)
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rasmits rams it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle	2005-09-20, 00:43 My guess is tweaking something.
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-09-20, 00:55 Well, it is already Tuesday on the east coast.
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rizzo New Member Join Date: Apr 2005	2005-09-20, 01:13 Woo whooo!!!!
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-09-20, 01:23 Well, it's back up. Notice anything different?
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rasmits rams it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle	2005-09-20, 01:26 Yeah, hmm. Pretty nice. But where are those widgets? edit: That .Mac groups thing looks really cool!
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2005-09-20, 01:30 I'm editing the thread title, btw... HMM!! I saw "php" fly by in the new opening video. I wonder if iDisk... Curses. Still no php support.
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rasmits rams it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle	2005-09-20, 01:35 Now suddenly the .Mac page isn't loading for me. Is it me only? edt: nvm, it's just Safari. (!) I opened it up in Firefox and it worked. Last edited by rasmits : 2005-09-20 at 01:44.
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Mugge Thunderbolt, fuck yeah! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denmark	2005-09-20, 03:41 1 GB! That was very much wanted. Very much thank you Apple
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Mikester Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, UK	2005-09-20, 06:11 1 Gb is great, but overall quite disappointed. Instead of this groups thing, I would like to see more options on Homepage - i.e. greater integration of text and photo options for wider "web-design" capabilities (but still simple enough to be user-friendly). Also, where are those widgets?
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awilso Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Devon - UK	2005-09-20, 07:31 Picked up this on the .mac changes http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=12670
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thegelding feeling my oats Join Date: May 2004 Location: there are nice people here...that makes me happy	2005-09-20, 09:52 yep...had to search around to update mine...now has 100 for mail and 924 for storage.... of course i have like 2 in mail and 87 in storage.... what does everybody use their iDisk storage for?? g crazy is not a rare human condition everything is food if you chew hard enough
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Mac+ 9" monochrome Join Date: May 2004 Location: 🇦🇺	2005-09-20, 10:10 g - I don't have that much on mine, but I use it to host images such as this ... and late night "golden oldie" audio files (language warning ) such as this ... click image So ... "what was the funniest smelling thing in the whole wide world?" Last edited by Mac+ : 2005-09-20 at 22:17. Reason: added a winking smilie - didn't want Arnold to come across as vindictive
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SKMDC superkaratemonkeydeathcar Join Date: May 2004 Location: chicago	2005-09-20, 10:30 does backup 3 suck?
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awilso Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Devon - UK	2005-09-20, 11:12 The new backup is an improvement, this will make life a little easier. The incremental bit is the best.
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Franz Josef Passing by Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, Europe	2005-09-20, 11:45 On the plus side, the orange is much cooler than purple and it would be an orange alert .....
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shatteringglass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004	2005-09-20, 18:40 www.delicious-monster.com/blog If you use Delicious Library, you can now easily back up your collection through Backup 3 with the Delicious Library QuickPick plug-in... Last edited by shatteringglass : 2005-09-20 at 18:56.
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rasmits rams it Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle	2005-09-20, 21:32 I can't back up my Home folder or iTunes music to my iDisk? Double-yew tee eff?
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