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sorry Im a Mac noob :o

Im a PC pro though :D

so my gf is going back to Canada (she has a Mac with OS X ver. 10.3.9) and the new webcams need a min version of the OS, correct? like this one, needs at least 10.4.11

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/devices/4528&cl=za,en

So what I need to know is how I got about upgrading this OS to a later version? Is it possible? And can I do it myself?

thanks, much appreciated
 
ok so if I get my hands on a version of Mac OS... say Leopard

its a simple process of installing it or what?

like I said Im a Mac noob :o
 
HTC_guy said:
ok so if I get my hands on a version of Mac OS... say Leopard

its a simple process of installing it or what?

like I said Im a Mac noob :o
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It's very simple. Just a matter of selecting upgrade rather than a fresh install from the installation disk. Although it's better to do a fresh install, an upgrade should work fine (some people have reported problems with this). If you can backup your data I would recommend you do so, better to be safe.
 
according to this it'll work in 10.3. Download the macam file, double click on it, it will pop up with instructions.
 
Before running into Leopard: what are the specs of the machine? If it currently has panther, chances are it may lack what Leopard needs. In that instance, you'd need to track down a Tiger install disk, which may be quite (erm) difficult.
 
GreGorGy said:
Before running into Leopard: what are the specs of the machine? If it currently has panther, chances are it may lack what Leopard needs. In that instance, you'd need to track down a Tiger install disk, which may be quite (erm) difficult.
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If you dont know who to ask :p
 
that is axactly the problem I have run into

Her machine has panther on it, and has 256MB RAM (ptth) but Leopard needs 512MB according to the Apple website so that was that out of the window...

So I had a look, and it seems that Tiger would be OK

So I "searched" online and found nothing at all... tough crowd!

Can someone hook me up? Im in the Cape Town area, and obviously Im willing to return the favour :)
 
HTC_guy, I wouldn't upgrade the OS on with 256MB memory if I can avoid it a tall. What machine does she have? (Click on the little apple in the top-left corner, then "about this Mac"). If it's an G3 or older G4 iBook your upgrade possibilities are limited anyway.

Check if you can make it work with macam first.
 
choices

yeah my PC instinct was telling me that too... kinda like upgrading a win95 system with 128MB RAM to windows 2000... not a good idea! :D

ok so Im gonna scrap the whole upgrade idea, but I need serious help with choosing a camera. I have the following camera's available to me, so I need some help matching up the ones that definitely work. forget about cost for now, can you guys help me with which ones definitely work?

apologies for the "spam" :o

Logitech 961404/960-000011 Quickcam for Notebook , compact & portable design , CMOS, manual focus , image 640x480 , video 320x240, universal fit - usb

Logitech 961442 Quickcam Notebook Delux Oem pack , compact & portable design , VGA CCD , auto face-tracking , image : 1.3 megapixel , video : 640x480 @ 15FPS , universal fit , with neoprene travel case - usb

Logitech 960-000044 Quickcam Delux for Notebook , with built-in mic , with RightSound technology , compact & portable design , VGA CCD , auto face-tracking , image : 1.3 megapixel , video : 640x480 @ 15FPS , universal fit , with neoprene travel case - usb

Logitech 961398 QuickCam Notebook Pro with built-in headphone + mic , with RightSound technology , VGA CCD, 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , image: 1280x900 , video : 640x480, digital zoom , auto face-tracking , universal fit , with video editing software , neoprene travel case - usb

Logitech 960-000047 QuickCam Pro for Notebook , with Carl Zeiss optics , desktop stand ( up to 30.5cm) , with built-in mic , with RightSound technology , VGA CCD, 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight2 technology , image: 1960x1440 , 1800x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , auto face-tracking , universal fit , with video editing software , neoprene travel case - usb

Logitech 960-000227 Quickcam E2500 , CMOS , built-in mic with RightSound technology , image+video : 640x480 @ 30 FPS , manual focusing - usb

Logitech 960-000222 Quickcam E3500 , CMOS , built-in mic with RightSound technology , image: 1.3 megapixel with RightLight technology , video : 640x480 @ 30FPS , manual focusing - usb

Logitech 961410-5914 Quickcam Communicate STX Plus , bundled stereo headset+mic , VGA CCD , fixed focus , image: 1.3 megapixel , video : 640x480 @ 30FPS , adjustable clip - usb

Logitech 960-000235 Quickcam E3500 Plus , bundled stereo headset+mic , CMOS , built-in mic with RightSound technology , image: 1.3 megapixel with RightLight technology , video : 640x480 @ 30FPS , manual focusing - usb

Logitech 960-000245 Quickcam S5500 , built-in Microphone with RightSound technology , VGA CCD, 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , auto face-tracking , activity light while on live , image: 1280x960 , video : 640x480 , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

Logitech 961465 Quickcam Communicate Delux , built-in mic , VGA CCD , fixed focus , image: 1.3 megapixel , HD video : 960x720 @ 30FPS , adjustable clip - usb

Logitech 961471 Quickcam Ultra Vision , built-in Microphone with RightSound2 technology , quick preview button , 5 precision engineered lens elements , VGA , 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1280x900 , video : 640x480 , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

Logitech 960-000252 Quickcam S7500 , built-in mic with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , fixed focus , 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , HD video : 960x720 @ 30FPS , adjustable clip - usb

Logitech 960-000053 Quickcam Pro 9000 , with Carl Zeiss optics , built-in Microphone with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1960x1440 , 1600x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

Logitech 960-000301 Quickcam Vision Pro - for mac (???) , with Carl Zeiss optics , built-in Microphone with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1960x1440 , 1600x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

Logitech 960-000116 Quickcam Sphere AF , with Carl Zeiss optics , extendable stand (up to 23cm) , motorised pan and tilt , with built-in mic , VGA CCD, 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , image: 1280x900 , video : 1600x1200 / 960x720 , digital zoom , auto face-tracking - usb
 
Logitech 960-000301 Quickcam Vision Pro - for mac (???) , with Carl Zeiss optics , built-in Microphone with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1960x1440 , 1600x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb
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Moist. 10.4.11 aswell :(
 
dude just got back to me saying the following will work with 10.3.9

WC-LQDN 555 Logitech 960-000044 Quickcam Delux for Notebook , with built-in mic , with RightSound technology , compact & portable design , VGA CCD , auto face-tracking , image : 1.3 megapixel , video : 640x480 @ 15FPS , universal fit , with neoprene travel case - usb @

WC-LQNP 567 Logitech 961398 QuickCam Notebook Pro with built-in headphone + mic , with RightSound technology , VGA CCD, 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , image: 1280x900 , video : 640x480, digital zoom , auto face-tracking , universal fit , with video editing software , neoprene travel case - usb

WC-LQVP 899 N Logitech 960-000301 Quickcam Vision Pro - for mac , with Carl Zeiss optics , built-in Microphone with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1960x1440 , 1600x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

I think he is talking ****
 
I'll check tonight which one I have. I think it was a Logitech QuickCam 3000 or 4000, but I might be wrong - it's been a while since I used it.
 
HTC_guy said:
dude just got back to me saying the following will work with 10.3.9

WC-LQDN 555 Logitech 960-000044 Quickcam Delux for Notebook , with built-in mic , with RightSound technology , compact & portable design , VGA CCD , auto face-tracking , image : 1.3 megapixel , video : 640x480 @ 15FPS , universal fit , with neoprene travel case - usb @

WC-LQNP 567 Logitech 961398 QuickCam Notebook Pro with built-in headphone + mic , with RightSound technology , VGA CCD, 1.3mega pixel with RightLight technology , image: 1280x900 , video : 640x480, digital zoom , auto face-tracking , universal fit , with video editing software , neoprene travel case - usb

WC-LQVP 899 N Logitech 960-000301 Quickcam Vision Pro - for mac , with Carl Zeiss optics , built-in Microphone with RightSound 2 technology , VGA CCD , 2/8 mega pixel with RightLight 2 technology , auto face-tracking , image: 1960x1440 , 1600x1200 / 960x720 HD video @ 30FPS , digital zoom , support Logitech Video Effects - usb

I think he is talking ****
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is this an online purchase or could you physically go and fetch it?
 
HTC_guy said:
just went to collect it, from Frontosa (computer dealer in Cape Town)

gonna try it now...

:confused:
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cool, thou you should have asked them to install it there, if you have access to the mac
 
FFS :mad:

ok so it doesnt work at all, and the joke is on me because I didnt read the compatibility list properly on the website

http://webcam-osx.sourceforge.net/cameras/index.php

obviously the one selling now is the later version, and needs at least ver 10.4.3 without Macam from what I can tell.

same story for these guys http://www.ecamm.com/mac/ichatusbcam/ they also need 10.4.3, but clearly state that if you have 10.4.9 it will just work... you wont have to have there 3rd party program or Macam.

so back to the question of upgrading...

Its got a G4 1.07ghz with 256MB RAM. In light of these specs, can I upgrade to 10.4.3 ? how about 10.4.9 without this thing blowing up?

if so... I need one of these versions, can anyone here help me out with that?
 
1GHz+ G4 will run Tiger comfortably but I'd put in at least 512MB. Not so much because of the OS, but more because applications have ballooned in size. Web browsers, for example, can consume hundreds of MB on their own. What model mac is is?

See if you can take the cam back and source one of the ones on the compatibility list.
 
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