Re: on line privacy [spam filtering]

2006-02-14 Thread Don P.
In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Harry Corsover [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: on line privacy Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 19:21:57 -0700 I'm no expert (and don't work at or for an ISP) but I haven's seen any kind of ISP-level spam filtering that's

Re: Wegener Media

2006-02-05 Thread Don P.
Lombard several times and it took over a year to get it back. They still have my 512MB memory and won't return it. It seemed a remarkably sloppy-run business. I feel that they I was cheated. Don Pruitt __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has

Re: guidance sought on keeping home synched between Powerbook and Desktop Mac

2006-01-17 Thread Don
I looked, too. Per their site, they no longer distribute You Sync. Don John Siple wrote: Is it new, or maybe part of You Control? I went to the YOU site but found only the YOU control series for fonts, desktops and tunes. J On Jan 17, 2006, at 8:51 AM, sandra ragan wrote: Have you tried

Re: Intel Macs....

2006-01-11 Thread Don
to pony up for the new iMac. When one moves forward there is always something to be left behind... I hope there are no deal breaker issues with this transition. Don Michael Cangelosi wrote: Though the term Low-End-Mac seems inappropriate for a 2K - 2.5K laptop; the common underpinning under all

Re: Titanium Hinge Replacement

2005-11-30 Thread Don
good to me, rather than replace it, I might get a larger hard drive for it and purchase a new iMac (my mobil needs will be much less starting in 2006). Don -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check

TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Don Sloan
sources for refurbs? I may decide to wait until the intel switch to buy a new model. Thanks in advance, Don -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs

Re: TiBook Lifespan

2005-11-13 Thread Don Sloan
Laurent Daudelin wrote: on 13/11/05 12:08, Don Sloan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings All... I have a Ti 400 which has run on average 8 hours a day since bought new (4+ years?). Maybe I am just rationalizing the purchase of a new computer, but I am starting to worry a bit about

Re: Tiger and Safari problem

2005-10-16 Thread Don Sloan
! Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Original Message: - From: Steve Fuller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:53:56 -0500 To: G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com Subject: Re: Tiger and Safari problem Did they have you ping a host via name or via IP address? If they gave you just

Bad modem card or bad slot?

2005-08-23 Thread Don
not sure if my slot is good as I have never used it for anything before (bought the PB new). Any suggestions to get this puppy to work or thoughts on whether or not it is the card or the slot? Thanks! Don Ti 400 OS 9.1 -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog

Re: real estate update

2005-07-26 Thread Don
Claire... thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear you gave VPC a shot and that it has worked well for you so far. Your experience mirrors my own. Continued good luck, and success, Don Claire Hart wrote: We returned yesterday (Sunday) afternoon from a week of boy scout camp. I had four days

Re: Adapter for cig lighter

2005-07-21 Thread Don and Jan Stowe
, Diane I use a 100 watt inverter. It works both for charging my cell phone and using my ibook. I bought mine at Office Max. Make sure that the inverter wattage is large enough for your computer. Regards, Don -- God Bless America!!! United We Stand

modem port going, going.....

2005-07-19 Thread Don
I'm pretty sure the modem port on my Ti 400 is going. Anyone have a good guess as to what it will cost to have it replaced? If the price is high enough, it might just force me to get a new 'book! Don -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: modem port going, going.....

2005-07-19 Thread Don
Thanks, Bruce I'll check that out. Don Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jul 19, 2005, at 12:00 AM, Don wrote: I'm pretty sure the modem port on my Ti 400 is going. Anyone have a good guess as to what it will cost to have it replaced? If the price is high enough, it might just force me

Re: General Lombard Questions.

2005-07-13 Thread Don P.
difficulty. I would like it if they would just return me to the situation i had before I ever sent my Lombard to them. Bad, bad, bad experiance. Don __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: real estate situation

2005-07-05 Thread Don
the VPC first. Maybe you could find a Mac Genius (form an Apple store, a Mac user group, a local college or university) in your area who could come into the office with you and help get you into their network. Good luck!! Don Claire Hart wrote: Possibly three weeks ago, I posted to this list that I

Re: real estate situation

2005-07-05 Thread Don
Dylan McDermond wrote: On Jul 5, 2005, at 4:42 PM, Don wrote: Maybe you could find a Mac Genius (form an Apple store, a Mac user group, a local college or university) in your area who could come into the office with you and help get you into their network. It's just a hunch

Re:

2005-06-08 Thread Don
analyzations and such. He bought a PC laptop just to use that software. I bought Virtual PC for my Ti 400 and my buddy was amazed at how quick it ran. Haven't had much experience beyond that but I'm sure others will chime in. Good luck!! Don -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small

Re: TiBook stops charging...

2005-05-23 Thread Don
I had same symptoms with my G4 400 but almost certainly a different issue. it turned out to be a short in the 110 wires going into the adapter. Replaced the 110 line and all well since. Don Larry le Mac wrote: I've been digging around and found many other people complaining about I

Re: WARNING and Bounces

2005-05-15 Thread Don
I've been getting them daily for months I just delete. Don Pat Heidingsfelder wrote: I have been recieving warning messages from the list constantly! They say reply and the problem will be solved. I reply to know end! What is going on!? Am I going to have to unsubscribe from the list

Re: Should I Consider Buying G4 Titanium

2005-04-16 Thread Don
don't put undo pressure on one side or the other IOW, when carrying it, I grip it in the middle, and also open it up holding the middle edge... all so as not to twist it or put strain on the hinges. Don Al Poulin wrote: Let me add a bit more that I learned. The earliest model Titanium would

Re: Wallstreet Battery

2005-02-05 Thread Don P.
2/5/05, Kenneth Vann wrote: I have had bad luck with third party batteries. The one I go in new this week does not charge. Does not charge in a VST charger or the PowerBook. Vendor does not answer phone calls, so I have contacted my Charge Card company. The APC one I got 6 months ago,

Re: Power Inverters

2005-02-03 Thread Don P.
On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 19:52:53 -0800, Andrew F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the same price, its much safer to get an auto adapter for your laptop. Where can I find a $15 auto adapter that is 75W and has a plug that fits my laptop? Warning! A power inverter is easily misused. Forget to unplug

Cloning OS 9

2005-01-25 Thread Don
Greetings list members, I am preparing to upgrade my TiBook 400 from 9.1 to X. I want to make a bootable b/u on my external FW drive. Dragging/dropping doesn't make it so. I found that carbon copy cloner is for X only. Any solutions, bootable backups from 9.1? TIA, Don -- G-Books

Re: Cloning OS 9

2005-01-25 Thread Don
Thanks, John, for the tip. That did it! Now I can comfortably proceed with the upgrade to X. I'm a low-end user so haven't felt compelled to move up... till my ISP finally made DSL available in my area. iTune store, here I come! Thanks again, Don John McGibney wrote: Greetings list members

Re: Apple AC Adapter Exchange

2005-01-09 Thread Don P.
that. Of coarse, I didn't have a G3 laptop at that time. Bottom line...Thank You CR at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for bringing to our attention (you and I and at least hundreds of others that may still be at risk) of a serious potential hazard. A little redundancy never hurts. Don

Re: Uninstalling application

2005-01-07 Thread Don P.
name related identification. etc,, Deleting based on name search can involve a lot of rooting around. Don Is there an easy, clear way to reply to individual letters in the combined mailings? __ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try

Ti Book Internet Connection Problem

2004-12-27 Thread Don
or put to sleep, re-connecting happens first click. Any ideas? FWIW, Tech Tool says the modem is okay and this problem exists on various phone lines. Thanks for any ideas... this is really annoying and I fear someday I won't be able to connect at all. Don -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Applecare for Powerbooks (extended warranty)

2004-12-17 Thread Don P.
? Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives

Re: Bounce messages

2004-11-23 Thread Don P.
Sounds like another reason to dump GD AOL. Why pay so much more for so much less? Don Same here. Lots of bounced message warnings. Linda In a message dated 11/22/04 4:59:39 PM, kochkodin@verizon.net writes: I have been flooded yesterday and today with the messages..on here and LemSwap

Re: cheap whine (redux)

2004-10-08 Thread Don P.
to which I may not have have helped. I guess this may be frustration therapy. Spilled whine? Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Re: Wallstreet II with Avanti 400mhz G3 upgrade

2004-09-22 Thread Don P.
they botched for me. Wegenermedia still has never completed the transaction that I paid for. I have been cheated. Don Pruitt ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Re: Software Updates

2004-09-20 Thread Don P.
love the Pro-opinions and the intro-to-mac dialogue. I do see a problem with communication. respectfully', Don __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- G-Books is sponsored by http

Re: Wireless FAQ Now A Web Page

2004-09-18 Thread Don
Thanks, Ken... nice contribution to the group! Don S. Kenneth Vann wrote: Hello all. My wireless FAQ is now a web page. If you need to know how to install wireless on a older PowerBook, check it out. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~kjvann/ If you need to find drivers, technical docs

Re: Shutting down PBs at night

2004-09-14 Thread Don P.
for: 1. OSX is designed to work better that way 2. mechanical components function longer if not cycled. 3, no greater damage if in sleep mode. 4. batteries work best this way. ( where do the G-books change?) 5. less start-up time. Am I all wet? Don Pruitt

CD/DVD/lens cleaners media repair

2004-08-24 Thread Don P.
from the the experts and those that just want to opine? Web search on this subject is a snake pit. Perhaps someone could just point me to a good site that has some authority. thanks. Don ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo

Re: Panther and hidden desktop tile

2004-08-14 Thread Don P.
. if a file has inadvertently been made a visible file, why would it be labelled Hidden? I suspect a popup installed by a Cookie since it is persistant. Suggestion: Use Explorer Preferences to remove Cookies and give us feedback. don __ Do you Yahoo

Re: I just ordered a iBook/SideTrack

2004-08-13 Thread Don P.
function. Don ___ Do you Yahoo!? Express yourself with Y! Messenger! Free. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives

Re: OS 10.3.5 (split to problems attack)

2004-08-13 Thread Don P.
is deemed acceptable (although I think we might welcome a return to that for marriages). :-) Keep smiling. LOL and enjoying the pissing contests. Don Bruce, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: In real life, most people have few problems with OS X. let me guess, real life is lives approved by you? How do

Re: G4 Titanium and Olympus C1400L

2004-08-10 Thread Don
MMB wrote: Hi: I have an Olympus C1400L digital camera which uses SmartMedia (3.3V) cards. This is an older camera but takes marvellous images. It connects to computer with a serial cable, alas, not USB. I have a G4 867/Titanium Powerbook on OSX 2.8 (USB of course) and I want to be able

DW or TTP? fork from Re: OS 10.3.5

2004-08-10 Thread Don P.
The quote below raises the query: Which should I buy? Which is better, DiskWarrior or TechTool Pro? Are there price breaks for those that purchase one and want to try the other? Don From today's MacFixIt: 1. Make sure your hard drive is in good shape: Boot from the OS X Install CD and run Disk

Re: Has Everybody heard? Steve Jobs is doing fine in hospital!

2004-08-02 Thread Don
If Canadian, Steve would have probably had to come to the US for quick service on this one. Nick wrote: Or Canada! :) on 8/2/04 2:25 PM, Bruce Mitchell at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Often no care at all, in this country, unlike Europe. on 8/2/04 11:08 AM, peter webster at [EMAIL

Re: Wegener Media WS processor upgrades

2004-06-05 Thread Don P.
compensated me for the loss nor will they communicate further. They were having problems but I was the one that got screwed. Until I get my original memory back I must caution people about dealing with Wegener Media. Don Pruitt __ Do you Yahoo

Re: How Do I Clean LCD Screen?

2004-05-02 Thread Don
AKR wrote: On 2-May-04, at 2:35 PM, RK Rossi wrote: Very simple question: How do I clean the LCD screen? I find that iKlear works quite well. I got a little kit awhile ago that came with a bottle of iKlear and a couple of chamois cloths. I use both to clean both the screen on my

Re: OS 10.3.3 (problems? not LaCie) Stuffit Deluxe

2004-03-17 Thread Don P.
to confuse many people and should probably be explained since it is critical to communication and there is (perhaps not so obviously, but importantly, a difference) Don Pruitt __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable, more storage, less spam http

Can't boot from CD

2004-03-14 Thread Don P.
setup for TechTool Pro 4 and a various Startup disks in the CD drive. For example; holding C on powerup does not get it to boot from the CD. Help! What next? ...disconnect the harddrive and try to boot from CD? Don Pruitt __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable

Re: Ebay G5 query

2004-02-24 Thread Don P.
is for the information on how to get your Apple Power Mac G5 Dual 2Ghz for only $235 (plus shipping). I'll provide the information on how you can rob someone for even less than $235 (plus shipping).. LOL Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only

Re: Buying Replacement Pismo Batteries: Experiences?

2004-02-07 Thread Don
Interesting. I've heard this before, but in my case, keeping the Ti plugged in most of the time (almost always), I only recently noticed the battery is not staying charged for more than 60-75 minutes. Got the 400 during the middle period of their release so it's been a few years. Don Bruce

Re: Personal LaserWriter LS on WallStreet

2004-01-10 Thread Don
I choose my HP laser on my Ti 400 OS 9.1 In fact, that's what was explained in the instructions from HP. Don S. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks

Re: Inability to obtain, maintain stable connection from onelocation with Wall Street PB

2003-12-25 Thread Don
they were right. Having my dedicated line wiring re-done next week. Don Gary Goldberg wrote: When I go to my mother's in Indianapolis I have great difficulty in logging on to this e-mail account on any of 6 local Earthlink access numbers (but not from my brother's elsewhere in the city

Re: Cooling Metalplate for Powerlogix 500 mhz?

2003-12-23 Thread Don P.
a thermally conductive protection on the interface. Aluminum would be the normal choice for mass production extrusions, critical weight and pinch penny cost considerations. Your time and trouble should govern this decision. Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity

Re: Bill Clinton and PowerBook

2003-12-10 Thread Don
I saw a pic of Bush Jr. in the Texas Oval Office with a powerbook sitting on his desk. Paul Nicholson wrote: On Dec 9, 2003, at 10:56 PM, peter webster wrote: I can't resist: The current president uses a Fisher-Price. And not very well at that! -- -- G-Books is sponsored by

Re: Pismo USB printer problem

2003-09-21 Thread Don
and close the lid, the HP restarts the 'book. Lastly, the Ti has to be shut down (not sleeping or on) if I need to reconnect the HP otherwise it won't print. Don Tekno Liber wrote: From: Gary D. Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have you selected it in the Chooser? Does the icon appear there to even

Re: Ebay: some more news

2003-07-23 Thread Don
jdc wrote: Doug Behr wrote: On Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at 05:48 AM, Joaquim Carvalho wrote: snip I now am receiving so many Powerbook scam emails I can't count them. Joaquim snip Are you thinking that the scammers are getting your email address through E-Bay? Are

Re: Anyone (esp. in the UK) purchased goods from Wegener

2003-06-19 Thread Don P.
and thieves. If they return my 512 RAM after I have waited almost a year, I will retract my comment about thieves. Regardless, after paying for shipping 3 times, long distance phone charges, loss of computer for almost 1/2 year, etc., etc., I would stay away from Wegener Media. Don Pruitt

Re: iTunes Importing

2003-06-08 Thread Don
found in vinyl when played on a reasonably decent system). But the thought of losing sound in the download process, even if it is an imperceptible loss, doesn't sit well with me for some reason. So the better quality of download, the better I will feel about it. Don Dan Knight wrote: On 6/7/03 1

Re: Trading oversee (with WegenerMedia)

2003-02-24 Thread Don P.
be able offer retractions to our comments if we are only seeing a normal delay and nothing illegal is taking place. So far, based on my experiance, I would suggest people should reconsider if tempted to do businness with Dave Wegener or Wegener Media. Don Pruitt

Re: New Form Factor?

2002-12-24 Thread Don
it or not, this happened to me twice today in a semi-public place... severe admiration of the design and large screen of my Ti. Doesn't happen everyday or even every week but it is not uncommon and no longer a surprise when PC heads express their appreciation of the 'book. Don snip It is thinner and lighter

Re: I'm back... THIS IS GETTING OLD.

2002-07-27 Thread Don
Whoops! Sorry -- I see the link right under my nose. Donation made. Don Don wrote: I don't have a problem using the delete key but, yeah... if people will stop whining about the new email service promotion, I'll ante up $10. What's the Paypal link, please? Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: UW students forced to purchase a PC

2002-07-26 Thread Don P.
Person? I assume that this is a State school aided by tax dollars not intended for support of extortion of moneys into private or commercial pockets. Don __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com -- G-Books

lombard hinges dying?

2002-06-23 Thread Don P.
or a fix? I've had no problem with the second 2300c but I don't want it to do the same. Thanks, Don previous message: Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 20:28:26 +0100 Subject: pismo 400 (september 2000) modem dying? From: vlad [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list is there any set

Re: skipping DVD on TiBook [was: TiBook vs G3 Wallstreet]

2002-05-25 Thread Don
it skipping and stalling. That's on a Ti 400, OS 9.1. Don Michael Bryan Bell wrote: I'm astonished to hear this--you're using OS X, right? No, I'm using OS 9. Experimented a bit with OSX, and don't like it that much, and have lots of legacy apps that I am not yet willing to part with, and am

Re: TiBook Screen Scratches

2002-05-24 Thread Don
with ti 400), and I carry it with me every day. Don Jim Katz wrote: One big help for me in avoiding the grease marks on screen is the handle I put on. (Ti Book handle, or Tilt-n-tote pr spmething like that.) I never am tempted to pick the machine up squeezing the top, and there is no pressure

Re: Fax Software

2002-04-04 Thread Don
Agreed! I have used or tried to use a number of fax software programs and have found Global to be the most efficient and easy to use. Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm using Global Fax ver2.6 on my Pismo running OS 9.04. It is the best of all the fax software I have used over the years