Are there any MAC users out there who are willing to help me!??! - GoFuckYourself.com

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 09:42 PM

I have a member having some issues with the videos on my site, and I was wondering if anyone who is familar with MACs would be willing to help a sister out....pppllluuuueeessseeee

Thank you in advance!

4Pics · 11-29-2004, 09:42 PM

hit up [email protected]

he's the only one I know with a mac.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 09:47 PM

Thank you so much!!! I will e-mail him tonight! You are a lifesavor

Do you think he would mind?

Xtreme Fever · 11-29-2004, 09:52 PM

or hit me up [email protected]

drctfiesta · 11-29-2004, 09:53 PM

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 09:53 PM

Thank you!!! Will he mind though?

Cory W · 11-29-2004, 09:54 PM

I have a G4 laptop.

cory at wegcash.com

Kard63 · 11-29-2004, 09:54 PM

Mac blows. I would help you if I remembered anythign about them but its been several years.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 09:57 PM

Here is what the e-mail said

"Hello and thanks for the email.
I have Windows Media Player version 9, Mac OS
version ...Yes, I'm a Mac user, Everytime I click on
the files to view. It automaticaly opens, launches WMP
but gives me this message =Window Media Player cannot
play this file, because the Player does not support
the file format. I cannot download them to my desktop
or harddrive until they have opened and started
playing. Once they are playing I could go up into the
file menu and "save as" However Right click on a Mac
does not give you this option
so I cant save them in order to open them in another
player.
The best thing for a MAc are Quicktime files,
however again quicktime does not support mpeg or AVI
files. So in order to view these types of files you
must go to download.com and download a version of VLC
media player, but again to open the mpeg files in VLC
I must first have been able to download the files to
my desktop or harddrive."

Cory W · 11-29-2004, 10:00 PM

Does your site have the option to "download" or "stream?"

Macs do not get along with Windows Media player, most of the time, the issue is rooted in DRM I believe. You usually can't view them.

I think they have upgraded that feature on the WMP making it ok on many macs. OS 9 probably has a lot of issues with viewing them.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WEG Cory
Does your site have the option to "download" or "stream?"

Macs do not get along with Windows Media player, most of the time, the issue is rooted in DRM I believe. You usually can't view them.

I think they have upgraded that feature on the WMP making it ok on many macs. OS 9 probably has a lot of issues with viewing them.

Yes it does download and stream. He was saying in the e-mail that he could go download a version of VLC, but he can't even download them. I don't know what to tell him or what to do.

And do you guys think it is worth it to put an option on the videos that is specifically directed to MAC users? No other members had ever said anything about it.

Cory W · 11-29-2004, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArikaAmes
And do you guys think it is worth it to put an option on the videos that is specifically directed to MAC users? No other members had ever said anything about it.

I would say no honestly, unless it is super easy on your part and then it falls into the "it can't hurt" category."

But few people have Macs in the grand scheme of things. It may seem like a lot do, but look through your server stats and I bet Mac OS' make up for less than 2 percent of your total hits. Moreover, they are a lot more expensive. Generally Mac users have PC's as well, cutting the need to cater to them down even lower.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WEG Cory
I would say no honestly, unless it is super easy on your part and then it falls into the "it can't hurt" category."

But few people have Macs in the grand scheme of things. It may seem like a lot do, but look through your server stats and I bet Mac OS' make up for less than 2 percent of your total hits. Moreover, they are a lot more expensive. Generally Mac users have PC's as well, cutting the need to cater to them down even lower.

You are right, this
Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; U; PPC Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/125

was the last out of the list of 15. I just feel bad cause I wish there was something I should do.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to help out. I really really appreciate it

Xtreme Fever · 11-29-2004, 10:15 PM

hit me up if you need it

Holly · 11-29-2004, 10:16 PM

Digi will help you. Go post it on http://macpimps.com

Lots of people there to get you straight. I have his ICQ too if you need it, but it's on the board.

drctfiesta · 11-29-2004, 10:16 PM

Cory W · 11-29-2004, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArikaAmes
I just feel bad cause I wish there was something I should do.

You could test just showing up to Mac users homes personally.

I will beta.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Holly
Digi will help you. Go post it on http://macpimps.com

Lots of people there to get you straight. I have his ICQ too if you need it, but it's on the board.

Are you talking about DigiPimp? I do have his ICQ. I had tried to sign up to that board, BuckNaked referred me to it, but I had some problem registering

Thank you very very much Holly!!!

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WEG Cory
You could test just showing up to Mac users homes personally.

I will beta.

Hey there!!!!

Holly · 11-29-2004, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArikaAmes
Are you talking about DigiPimp? I do have his ICQ. I had tried to sign up to that board, BuckNaked referred me to it, but I had some problem registering

Thank you very very much Holly!!!

Yeah. Maybe he'll see this.

Might be best to hit his ICQ, anyway. Doesn't look like he's posting there much.

Red Ezra · 11-29-2004, 10:29 PM

Arika - usually - error message with mac video are either avi files or the application needs to be updated

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Red Ezra
Arika - usually - error message with mac video are either avi files or the application needs to be updated

is that on their end?

by the way...I love your stuff, it's awesome! I actually referred someone to your site (a photographer) and they were like OMG....loved it!

abadfish · 11-29-2004, 10:51 PM

That's odd... the latest version of WMP plays almost any file I throw at it on my mac... I have noticed a few quirks with DRM files and a few codecs.... but overall not many problems... although I hate WMV files...

I prefer mpeg, seems to be a lot more compatible with different operating systems.... and not tied directly to Microsoft or Apple...

Make sure he has the latest version and have some other mac users you know check out the site for you.

FrankWhite · 11-29-2004, 10:54 PM

just use VLC

baddog · 11-29-2004, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WEG Cory
You could test just showing up to Mac users homes personally.

I will beta.

I will buy a Mac to become part of that beta group. It's on the way.

ArikaAmes · 11-29-2004, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doomed
just use VLC

Thank you abadfish! He said that he had version 9 with WMV, so I don't know, I am talking to xtreme now, and he is helping me out...good guy for sure!!!

Doomed...he said that for VLC you have to be able to at least download the video, I am not sure though, but that was what he had said...thank you!

Baddog...you are evil....LOLOLOL

11-29-2004, 09:42 PM	#1
ArikaAmes Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,081	Are there any MAC users out there who are willing to help me!??! I have a member having some issues with the videos on my site, and I was wondering if anyone who is familar with MACs would be willing to help a sister out....pppllluuuueeessseeee Thank you in advance!

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Cory W Deeply shallow Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, Ca. Posts: 9,133	Does your site have the option to "download" or "stream?" Macs do not get along with Windows Media player, most of the time, the issue is rooted in DRM I believe. You usually can't view them. I think they have upgraded that feature on the WMP making it ok on many macs. OS 9 probably has a lot of issues with viewing them. __________________ ICQ: 292310358 Offering writing and content services (mainstream). Marketing for L3 Payments

11-29-2004, 09:42 PM	#2
4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	hit up [email protected] he's the only one I know with a mac.

11-29-2004, 09:47 PM	#3
ArikaAmes Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,081	Thank you so much!!! I will e-mail him tonight! You are a lifesavor Do you think he would mind?

11-29-2004, 09:52 PM	#4
Xtreme Fever Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 234	or hit me up [email protected]

11-29-2004, 09:57 PM	#9
ArikaAmes Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,081	Here is what the e-mail said "Hello and thanks for the email. I have Windows Media Player version 9, Mac OS version ...Yes, I'm a Mac user, Everytime I click on the files to view. It automaticaly opens, launches WMP but gives me this message =Window Media Player cannot play this file, because the Player does not support the file format. I cannot download them to my desktop or harddrive until they have opened and started playing. Once they are playing I could go up into the file menu and "save as" However Right click on a Mac does not give you this option so I cant save them in order to open them in another player. The best thing for a MAc are Quicktime files, however again quicktime does not support mpeg or AVI files. So in order to view these types of files you must go to download.com and download a version of VLC media player, but again to open the mpeg files in VLC I must first have been able to download the files to my desktop or harddrive."

11-29-2004, 10:15 PM	#14
Xtreme Fever Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 234	hit me up if you need it

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Holly Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jesusland Posts: 10,017	Digi will help you. Go post it on http://macpimps.com Lots of people there to get you straight. I have his ICQ too if you need it, but it's on the board. __________________ War National Damn Champions Eagle

11-29-2004, 10:29 PM	#21
Red Ezra redezra.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 4,680	Arika - usually - error message with mac video are either avi files or the application needs to be updated

11-29-2004, 10:51 PM	#23
abadfish Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 1,482	That's odd... the latest version of WMP plays almost any file I throw at it on my mac... I have noticed a few quirks with DRM files and a few codecs.... but overall not many problems... although I hate WMV files... I prefer mpeg, seems to be a lot more compatible with different operating systems.... and not tied directly to Microsoft or Apple... Make sure he has the latest version and have some other mac users you know check out the site for you.

11-29-2004, 10:54 PM	#24
FrankWhite Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nyc Posts: 3,540	just use VLC