Flash player on a mac - so slow & can't find settings

handsewn

I have an emac that I am very fond of (yeah, it is old) it has done me well and can do everything I want to do... Apart from one site on which I am supposed to be using.


The site in question relies heavily on flash, it has point and click game pages that you find items on. I cannot do this as the 'loading' pinwheel keeps turning every 3 seconds and it is going at a snail pace. Other flash websites are loading fine.

I am running on OS 10.4 and Firefox 3. Adobe do not have an update for my flash player because it's a 'power pc' which isn't supported anymore. Safari doesn't work either.

Also, I cannot find the settings for the flash anywhere on the computer.

I'm guessing someone will say I need a new pc but I cannot afford one right now and I am just hoping something might be possible to help this one out for the moment.

NeverAgain_2

Might be worth downloading Google Chrome and see if it works on that.

Scrilla

You're out of options I'm afraid. Adobe don't seem to have a version that is 'hardware accelerate' for your eMac and flash has historically been rubbish on the Mac.

If you want to see if changing the settings (perhaps to low res) will help, then I think this link will allow you to access your local settings:

http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager02.html#118539

Although it's a web link, it provides the UI to configure your computer's flash settings.

If you really need to access flash at a much better speed, a new computer is what I'd recommend.

Hope that helps.

handsewn

gaming_guy wrote: »

I don't think google offer a version of chrome for powerpc

Yeah, you are correct

handsewn

Scrilla wrote: »

You're out of options I'm afraid. Adobe don't seem to have a version that is 'hardware accelerate' for your eMac and flash has historically been rubbish on the Mac.

If you want to see if changing the settings (perhaps to low res) will help, then I think this link will allow you to access your local settings:

http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager02.html#118539

Although it's a web link, it provides the UI to configure your computer's flash settings.

If you really need to access flash at a much better speed, a new computer is what I'd recommend.

Hope that helps.

I've come to realise that you are right, I am going to have to figure out if there is some way I can afford a new computer.

Hammyman

I can buy Core 2 Duo desktops with a monitor for under £100 from the auctions I go to. 3 year old desktops are dirt cheap.

zagubov

handsewn wrote: »

I've come to realise that you are right, I am going to have to figure out if there is some way I can afford a new computer.

Can I advise you to think about it first. Moving to a newer os than Tiger means you lose classic and OS9 programmes you might still find useful. As does switching to intel chips.

Lion would be even more of a jump as you'd lose access to much more software. Have you looked at opera, netscape etc.

This online article covers some aspects of the problem
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14437653

How fast's your emac - how much memory, speed of chip etc. You can get dual G4s for under £100 on ebay etc. that might work faster and let you keep running any valuable old software or at least save you £00s on new versions.

They can have multiple drives and allow Tiger and Leopard to run.
Register with auctionsniper if you want to bid or, if its "buy it now" make sure you go via airmiles.


Of course if you'rer keeping your emac it's less oif a risk
I'm of the opinion that Apples peaked at least 5-10 years ago and all further "improvements" are just gilding the lily but if you can't use the website you want, then there's no help for it, good luck with the jump.

handsewn

zagubov wrote: »

Can I advise you to think about it first. Moving to a newer os than Tiger means you lose classic and OS9 programmes you might still find useful. As does switching to intel chips.

Lion would be even more of a jump as you'd lose access to much more software. Have you looked at opera, netscape etc.

This online article covers some aspects of the problem
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-14437653

How fast's your emac - how much memory, speed of chip etc. You can get dual G4s for under £100 on ebay etc. that might work faster and let you keep running any valuable old software or at least save you £00s on new versions.

They can have multiple drives and allow Tiger and Leopard to run.
Register with auctionsniper if you want to bid or, if its "buy it now" make sure you go via airmiles.


Of course if you'rer keeping your emac it's less oif a risk
I'm of the opinion that Apples peaked at least 5-10 years ago and all further "improvements" are just gilding the lily but if you can't use the website you want, then there's no help for it, good luck with the jump.

Firstly, thanks for being so helpful. It makes for interesting reading. I too think you are right about Apple computers, I am just overly fond of the eMac I have right now and I love the straightforward approach it has to computing.

I'd always been a pc girl and this eMac was my first move into Apple equipment, so the idea of going back to a pc doesn't freak me out too much. I am more bothered about getting the hang of the new OS (windows 7?) as my last experience was with an XP.
I'd like a laptop or netbook, but again I wouldn't have a clue where to start. Definately don't fancy hitting the high street.

zagubov

handsewn wrote: »

Firstly, thanks for being so helpful. It makes for interesting reading. I too think you are right about Apple computers, I am just overly fond of the eMac I have right now and I love the straightforward approach it has to computing.

I'd always been a pc girl and this eMac was my first move into Apple equipment, so the idea of going back to a pc doesn't freak me out too much. I am more bothered about getting the hang of the new OS (windows 7?) as my last experience was with an XP.
I'd like a laptop or netbook, but again I wouldn't have a clue where to start. Definately don't fancy hitting the high street.

I wasn't suggesting giving them up!

They peaked some time ago and are intuitive and well-designed ( I don't mean as a fashion item or anything!).

The security issues of Windows machines keep you locked in a kind of Red Queens Race of updating and patching which is aimed at keeping private companies compliant so they can be insured (as i the article I linked to above). Not very relevant to individual home users like m'good self.

If you're happy with them and their ease of use/ non-crashy nature I'd find a way to stick with them.

If you're happy that Windows 7 is good enough then go for it, I have to use one at work and I'm sure I'll get the hang of it (it's working fine for me although I've been using it for less than a week).
New windows machines can be cheap, and new macs rarely are, unless you use auctions. Macs don't have to be bang up-to-date; they were already far ahead anyway.

On the other hand it's not my responsibility to deal with all the malware and security issues that seem to bug the windows platform.
I just need an elctronic box that types, browses and sends/receives mail and nothing more elaborate. An old mac would be fine for that, if only we can get round your website issue. It just seems a bit like getting rid of a good reliable car because the ashtrays are full!

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handsewn

zagubov wrote: »

I wasn't suggesting giving them up!

They peaked some time ago and are intuitive and well-designed ( I don't mean as a fashion item or anything!).

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True, the constant need for patching/securing and the like is probably the worst thing about windows. I gave up pc gaming because of it.

I didn't take it to mean that I should give up on them, It is just myself thinking aloud. I would, ideally, like the keep the current mac that I have. If I cannot solve the flash issue then I don't think I will be able to afford a more up to date Mac in it's place - hence why I am considering a cheaper windows model.

canonman

To make this a quick answer

The PowerPc processors in Macintoshes untill the switch to intell don't handle flash well at all, so i am afraid its going to be a bumpy ride for you, the only machine i got to play flash was my Power PC G5! @ 1.8GHZ!