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Does anyone know how to run MJ as a service on Mac OS X? I have multiple users and when I change from one to another I lose service.

Thanks!

You've said that your computer isn't running anything else on it. Does that mean it's running a clean OS install or a computer you simply uninstalled stuff from?

Yes, this is a fresh install of XP.

MJ uses the 5vdc from the computer. It may not be sufficient to power "the house". Instead of pluging MJ directly into the USB plug MJ into a powered usb hub.
:: This is a good idea, but my basic wired phone experiences the exact same issues, and I still have the CPU usage problem. :/ Good ...

Indeed I did. Certainly glad you pointed that out. Now, any helpful advice?

I have tried with a wired phone and the result is exactly the same.

A new problem I see this evening is that I can't even mouse around my desktop b/c it freezes. MJ will use 4% then 90%, then 4% then 90% of the CPU. I have a few processes running in the background, but nothing that has caused CPU ...

Yep - it is disconnected from the TELCO. In fact, I have used this same setup for all other forms of VOIP that I have used quite successfully. I have also plugged in a regular phone to the MJ, still bad quality. I wish I had the fax on the same floor as the computer, but no can do. I'm curious if ...

So, I've had my MJ for a few weeks (too long to return) and I have setup my 1.2Ghz PC to be my MJ server in the basement. Before this I have used Vonage, Skype, Comcast VOIP, and Verizon VOIP.

Setup:
MJ plugged into 1.2Ghz pc via the short extension. Nothing else is running on the pc. MJ wired into ...