unable to list using mac os 9.2

You need to update your OS to Mac OS X 10 or greater. Then you will be able to download Firefox 2.0 which is fully supported by Auctiva. Mozilla 1.2, Netscape, IE 5.1 and iCab are not supported. Safari will also work with Auctiva.

I was afraid I'd hear that.

so in other words, I have a $3200 problem. $1500 for the new computer, another $1700 to upgrade my graphic design programs to go along with the new OS.

all this just to sell trinkets on ebay....

Beagalulu,

I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. I don't know if you thought about this, but one thing that I would suggest is that you could continue to use your graphics software on the Mac and just use any cheap $300 PC, or a $500 Mac Mini, just to get online and post your listings. It would be much cheaper than the $3200 solution!

Also, I just found this forum post by someone who was able to use an older version of Photoshop by booting using "classic" on OSX. Theoretically, if your hardware could support OSX, it would be possible to switch between the operating systems, using one for graphics and the other to get online (and it seems to me that a G4 should be able to run OSX).

Hope this helps,

Auctiva Aaron

Follow-up: Here are the system requirements for OSX. It does not require a new computer as it will run on a G4 as long as you have at least 256 MB of RAM and 3 or 4 GB of space available on your hard drive.

I screwed something up on my OSX on my G4, so I'd have to do a re-install... but I'm afraid to because when I read the install instructions, they said that everything currently on my computer would be erased. Now I don't know if that meant "everything" as in everything that is also in OS 9.2 or just the stuff pertaining to OS10. Also, I found that I could open my programs in OS10 (when it was working!), but I couldn't find my 14 years of files created in the previous OS - so what's the point - right? The children at the Apple Store are useless - I've been using mac since before 1/2 of them were born. They were raised on new macs, so old mac questions seem to stump them!

The problem with mac mini's is that I'd also have to buy the peripherals to go with it - and on top of that - they changed the mini's over to the new intel which doesn't support the classic environment.

I'm considering buying a PC (or as we old schooler's call them - IBM compatibles) but I'm afraid of the whole virus thing. It seems that everybody I know that has one has to invest in mega protection software (scans and firewalls, etc) and they still end up melting down anyway. That's why I love mac. My issue with my OS10 was from my own mistake - not some internal "computer takes a dump for no reason" reason.

All of that to say...

I'm considering buying a Dell, since I was approved for a dell line of credit - but I am not well-versed in the Windows language. Should I stick with the previous Windows XP or should I go all out and do the Vista thing? As far as internet stuff goes, is Vista (since it's new) too buggy - or is it going well? Also, should I go with the latest IE or do you recommend another browser? My main concern is computer security.

I know this all seems off topic - but I really do like the features of Auctiva. And I'd like to stick with it if possible. And as many people who whine about the scrolling store window, I have noticed an increase in sales since using it. And my husband and I would like to ramp up our ebay business a bit - and having a listing program like Auctiva would be very beneficial.

Good news! All you need do is re-install OS X. When it says it will erase stuff, it only means it will erase the previous edition and settings of OS X. Then, you should be good to go! No need to go to the dark side with Dell!

Oh dear... I don't envy you your situation. Maybe bluwillobandit's advice will be of some help? Otherwise, one thing that might help you choose your next steps might be to do your graphics on your Mac, and save those images to a USB memory key or something simple like that; and try going to a friend or relatives to try out whatever type of machine they're using to get online and upload your images, and see how you like it. If you've been using a Mac for 20+ years, you shouldn't have to switch to PC. Actually, you should get an award or something!

(As an aside, if all you'd be using a PC for is Auctiva, and you use Firefox instead of Internet Exploder, you should be safe from the nasty things that usually plague unwary PC users.)

Regards,

Auctiva Aaron L.