Re: [CGUYS] Dump WEP go to WPA or WPA2 if possible

2007-05-11 Thread mike
No. MAC addresses can be sniffed in network traffic and spoofed. Not sure anything is bulletproof. It's just a matter of how important the info is and how bad someone wants to get in. Mike On 5/9/07, Alvin Auerbach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think that you can set the net so that only

[CGUYS] Anyway to get a printer to work with only a black ink cartridge?

2007-05-11 Thread computerguys
Thanks to all those who replied to my previous question. I have the HP 930C printer. I don't need color, the color cartridge is expensive. Is there anyway to get it to work w/o the color cartridge. Thanks for any replys.

Re: [CGUYS] Neighbor Runs A Crackhouse [Was: How to Install Fre

2007-05-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
I admit it...you are right. Macworld lied...computerworld...dozens of news organizations lied. MS paid big for this one. I take it all back. Nice review of the press reporting on the CanSecWest Mac crack at Roughly Drafted

Re: [CGUYS] Macintosh Question

2007-05-11 Thread Stewart A. Marshall
My wife booted one up today (she will be checking out the other CPU'S) and the memory seems to have been boosted to 336 MB and they are running 8.6 (I think) What are the advantages of putting 9 on them? Stewart At 11:13 AM 5/11/2007, you wrote: Thanks yes it is the 7300/180. That is what

Re: [CGUYS] Top ten lists:

2007-05-11 Thread Randy
Betty, Right, mac, not MAC, not big Mac (the sandwich or the former steroid-enabled slugger). Thanks, yes, the list is in the right direction for crashes. It'd be nice to have a list of other problems, such as slow running computer, frequent freezing, etc., with the corresponding likely or

Re: [CGUYS] Puzzling Printer Behavior

2007-05-11 Thread Stewart A. Marshall
I have had no problem at all with printer switching. My default printer is a networked printer at work. When I am home I have to designate another printer so I can print otherwise it still defaults to the work printer. Stewart At 11:07 AM 5/11/2007, you wrote: Betty, My Laserjet is about

Re: [CGUYS] Neighbor Runs A Crackhouse [Was: How to Install Fre

2007-05-11 Thread mike
The problem is, a LOT of the windows vulnerabilities require exactly the same thing that was required on the mac...a single click on a website. From the article: While this is a significant flaw that needs to be patched, it is unlikely that anyone who wanted access to a system would be able

[CGUYS] Mac compatible printers -- recommendations?

2007-05-11 Thread Terry Taylor
For those of you using Macs (OS X), what printers would you recommend? I currently use an Epson Stylus. Ink builds up and deposits excess on edges of paper. Cleaning heads doesn't resolve it. Can't clean rollers. Replacing cartridges doesn't minimize/prevent. This is my second Epson and the

[CGUYS] FW: Macintosh Question

2007-05-11 Thread Harvey Simon
Try this: http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ -- Forwarded Message From: Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 11 May 2007 11:13:58 -0500 Subject: Re: Macintosh Question Thanks yes it is the 7300/180. That is what I'm using at the moment (with a $99 accelerator card that

Re: [CGUYS] FW: Macintosh Question

2007-05-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
Try this: http://eshop.macsales.com/OSXCenter/XPostFacto/ Read this... http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/apple/index.html * == QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in == * == the body of an

Re: [CGUYS] Mac compatible printers -- recommendations?

2007-05-11 Thread Tom Piwowar
A nice laser printer with an Ethernet port. I use a Dell 3100cn. I currently use an Epson Stylus. Ink builds up and deposits excess on edges of paper. Cleaning heads doesn't resolve it. Can't clean rollers. Replacing cartridges doesn't minimize/prevent. This is my second Epson and the first

Re: [CGUYS] Macintosh Question

2007-05-11 Thread Michael Lewis
Two great web sites for people looking for information about older Macintosh systems and how to upgrade them are: http://www.lowendmac.com http://www.xlr8yourmac.com The latter one is a FrankenMac lover's dream! Enjoy! -- Michael Lewis Off Balance Productions [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[CGUYS] OS 9 Emulator on Intel? [Was Macintosh Question]

2007-05-11 Thread Alvin Auerbach
I also run Mac OS 9, but I run it as Classic on my Mac OS 10.4.9 G5 iMac. It runs better and faster than it did in my older machines. Mac OS 9 Forever!! Under Classic I run FileMaker Pro, ver. 3.0v5, copyright 1984-1999. Eight years old. Under Classic I run Canvas 5, ver.

Re: [CGUYS] Mac compatible printers -- recommendations?

2007-05-11 Thread Stephen Brownfield
I use a Brother laser printer. (It works with all our Macs - both those running OS X and those running OS 9.) This is my second one. I have been happy with both of them. Steve Terry Taylor wrote: For those of you using Macs (OS X), what printers would you recommend? I currently use an

Re: [CGUYS] Mac compatible printers -- recommendations?

2007-05-11 Thread b_s-wilk
Do you really need color? Lasers are a good value compared with free inkjets. I have 2 cheap laser printers that print OK -- HP LJ1012 ~$120 [3 yrs ago], Samsung ML2010 $20 after rebate and price match last year. I set up Printer Sharing on 2 Macs and can print from 3 Macs and a PC. I would

Re: [CGUYS] Mac compatible printers -- recommendations?

2007-05-11 Thread Chrperson
You don't mention a budget Terry. Printer recommendations would need to take your printing requirements and budget into account. The Xerox Phaser 8550 DP is my current printer, and I really love it. It uses hot wax technology rather than print. Black White Color. Not cheap to purchase, but