You can also access your optical drive as well as Hdd I target FW mode.
I have a G4 powerbook with superdrive if in Target FW mode I can access the optical drive on my G3 700 and use it as a DVD writer!!!
Its wonderful how apple explains why in their knowledgebase!!!
Im using Ibook G3 I havent applied any hacks but keep my top slightly open. If you dont want the display backlight bothering you you can adjust the brightness off with brightness keys F1 and F2.
I frequently leave my ibook on...
Does it give you a white screen?
Check if block pop ups is on{apple-K} or click safari and check that block pop ups is unchecked.
or as suggested try another browser
I have some wmv that dont play.
I use mplayer and I find it plays more than quicktime but it doesnt play everything.
I suspect it could be an odd size resolution either audio or video or if encoded in variable bit rate VBR that the start of the file at an odd bitrate that the mac players...
Try yousendit.com
You can send up to 1 gig.
basically you upload a file and you recieve a link to that file on their server and all you need to do is click the link to recieve it.
you will need plenty on disc space - I am not actually sure why but a 200mb file when sent consumes about 1.4 gig...