Re: [SM] ram

2006-01-20 Thread Bob Robeson
Hi Mike, I remember the ram sandwich deal, and I threw away some memory sticks after I went through the process. It's been years and now I only have a crash about once every few months, if that, using 9.2. It was cheap ram that a bunch of us got from, was it Velocity Upgrades? Those were the

Re: [SM] Help?

2006-01-12 Thread Bob Robeson
First of all, check to see if the mouse cable is plugged in! Bob From: BigMomma [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: SuperMacs List supermacs@mail.maclaunch.com Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:45:50 -0500 To: SuperMacs List supermacs@mail.maclaunch.com Subject: [SM] Help? Hi All. For some reason my

[SM] Off topic intel theorizing

2006-01-11 Thread Bob Robeson
Pardoné the off topic, but I wanted to pick the brains of this vast reservoir of experience on this list. My S900 is fine, however, I'm in the market for a used G4 powerbook to use downstairs on the wireless router. Regarding the eventual price drop of the current powerbook G4's: How long will

Re: [SM] Corrupted OS 9.1

2006-01-02 Thread Bob Robeson
Hi Bernie, I can email you a small system start up folder that you can copy to a floppy disk and then start your machine with that. It has the hacked CD extension on it and a set-startup control panel. The folder is exactly 1.3mb and will just fit onto a floppy. Or, you might try going to the

Re: [SM] Wireless question please

2005-12-19 Thread Bob Robeson
Thank you Pastor MAC. I'm on my way there now... Bob Hi Bob-- Try this: http://home.earthlink.net/~metaphyzx/Wireless.htm More than you ever wanted to know about what cards work with what system. Likely the Atheros chipset will need a driver. Fortunately the listed drivers are nearly

[SM] Wireless question please

2005-12-18 Thread Bob Robeson
all cloaked in mystery for me at this point. Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac

[SM] Airport questions

2005-11-27 Thread Bob Robeson
to where I could get ex post facto and a FAQ page for getting it on the S900? Presently I have: OS 9.1 480 mb memory G4 375 MHz Ata 133 card Superdrive Firewire card Usb card Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: [SM] Airport questions

2005-11-27 Thread Bob Robeson
Terrific!! What would I do without you guys? Thanks, Bob From: Pastor Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: SuperMacs List supermacs@mail.maclaunch.com Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:26:45 -0500 To: SuperMacs List supermacs@mail.maclaunch.com Subject: Re: [SM] Airport questions On impulse, I got

Re: [SM] pci to ata cards

2005-11-15 Thread Bob Robeson
can anyone say from experience if the SIIG UltraATA Pro card will work in a S900 running OS 9.1? Yes, I have a Siig Ultra ATA 133/100 PCI card in my S900 that has been working flawlessly for over a year. I've got two pioneer DVD R/W superdrives on one connector, and a WD 200 gig master and a

Re: [SM] Western Digital Strikes Out

2005-10-29 Thread Bob Robeson
I just had a WD 160 gig go funny on me this week. I ended up losing some data, all my email addresses irreplaceable pictures, ouch! The file structure or something went bad and none of my repair software could tackle the problem. I went and bought another one at Staples, a 200 gig WD for $79.

Re: [SM] DUAL G4 IN S900

2004-04-23 Thread Bob Robeson
JennaSaige Lefae wrote: I still can't get the stupid thing to run, even WITH an Apple CD-ROM drive. I think the backup I made of my 9.1 disk is bad or something, because the drive will NOT boot from it for any reason Hi Jenna, I'm just coming in to the middle of this thread. I don't know what

[SM] Yes, we have no boot

2004-02-22 Thread Bob Robeson
? Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html SuperMacs list

Re: [SM] Simple? network question

2004-02-22 Thread Bob Robeson
to be using the same OS version? I'm stumped. Bob Robeson Jeff Walther wrote: At 20:46 -0800 02/13/2004, Bob Robeson wrote: Hi Nancy, Yes, I just want to share programs and files back and forth. I know about and went to the file sharing Control Panel and set all that up. When I go

[SM] USB 2.0 with OS 9.1?

2004-02-22 Thread Bob Robeson
Is there a way to get a USB 2.0 PCI card to work with my S900 G4/400? Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | CDRWs on Sale

Re: [SM] Simple? network question

2004-02-21 Thread Bob Robeson
to print up your response and put it in my box of networking parts for next time. You're the greatest. Bob Robeson Jeff Walther wrote: At 20:46 -0800 02/13/2004, Bob Robeson wrote: Hi Nancy, Yes, I just want to share programs and files back and forth. I know about and went to the file

[SM] Simple? network question

2004-02-13 Thread Bob Robeson
, but not for a couple of years now. Am I forgetting something? It always seemed so simple before. P.S. How can I recognize which cable is the crossover cable? I will chew on any bones that are tossed in my direction. Thanks in advance, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http

Re: [SM] Simple? network question

2004-02-13 Thread Bob Robeson
Hi Nancy, Yes, I just want to share programs and files back and forth. I know about and went to the file sharing Control Panel and set all that up. When I go to chooser is when things fall apart. I just tried it again and crashed the S900. Bob Nancy Haitz wrote: Bob, What are you trying

Re: [SM] ATA Card Compatibility

2003-12-24 Thread Bob Robeson
exciting technical discussions, which allow people to move forward with their equipment. I would have been dead in the water so many times without this list. Thanks to everyone else here, too. Happy Holidays, Bob Robeson Jeff Walther wrote: I know we discussed this within the last couple

Re: [SM] ATA Card Compatibility

2003-12-24 Thread Bob Robeson
fingered installation techniques that cause me to error. Ain't this fun? Again, Happy Holidays to all, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [SM] ATA Card Compatibility

2003-12-24 Thread Bob Robeson
slots of an S900, let me know and I will send them on to you. So now I have my ATA66 card in the bottom slot, waiting for me to locate a couple more drives. Sorry about the misinformation. Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: [SM] USB PCI cards

2003-12-21 Thread Bob Robeson
Alan I got a USB PCI card with two ports designed for PC for free with rebate about a year ago and it works fine to drive my printer and as an input for my digital camera memory stick reader. I don't remember finding any drivers or anything. I have mine plugged into PCI slot 5 (one up from

[SM] IDVD for OS9?

2003-12-17 Thread Bob Robeson
Does iDVD come in a version that works with OS9? or is it strictly a OSX application? What's a good DVD authoring software for an S900 with G4/400? Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished

[SM] Boot disk bugaboo

2003-12-16 Thread Bob Robeson
Thanks a lot Paul. Bob BTW my reply messages are being returned as undeliverable. Anyone else experiencing this? -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] |

[SM] Off topic .DMG file question

2003-12-16 Thread Bob Robeson
Please indulge my off topic question. I just downloaded a large file that is type .DMG and I am having trouble recognizing it. Anyone know how I can open this file? Thanks, Bob -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com |

Re: [SM] Off topic .DMG file question

2003-12-16 Thread Bob Robeson
Ah ha! That explains it! No I'm not using os10 yet, but I believe this file came from someone who is using it. Thanks. Bob PLM wrote: On Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 09:34 AM, Bob Robeson wrote: Please indulge my off topic question. I just downloaded a large file that is type .DMG and I

[SM] Boot disk bugaboo

2003-12-08 Thread Bob Robeson
. Or maybe it is something else that remains out of my awareness. I will wait here, puzzling and scratching my bald head, for a reply. Much thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service

Re: [SM] S900 freezing

2003-12-07 Thread Bob Robeson
Terry, I would like to add my question to Alan's: Did you download something on the internet and install it on your computer? Do you have a anti-virus utility? Bob Robeson Alan Cole wrote: Any suggestions where to look or what to do? Terry C. Hi Terry, Did you recently install any new

Re: [SM] DVD burner with Sonnet Tempo? Firewire vsATA133

2003-12-04 Thread Bob Robeson
then. Is there a better burning software than Toast? Is there something for mac in the same class as Toast? Ok, thanks for your insight and information. Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives

Re: [SM] Jaguar the internet

2003-12-01 Thread Bob Robeson
, or they forgot who you are and need to remind the person at the door that you are a paid subscriber and to let you in. These are just my 2 cents. Bob Robeson David Nuzum wrote: On Monday, December 1, 2003, at 06:07 PM, ansberry wrote: I'm trying to get my new 900 to hook up to the internet

Re: [SM] DVD burner with Sonnet Tempo? Firewire vsATA133

2003-11-28 Thread Bob Robeson
to boot faster and operations seem to take less time. I don't know if this is my imagination or not. The drives are 7200. Thanks Will (and Jeff indirectly) for the suggestions helping me to make the better decision on the firewire/ATA133 dilemma. Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http

[SM] DVD burner with Sonnet Tempo? Firewire vs ATA133

2003-11-26 Thread Bob Robeson
flawlessly for over a year (quickly knocking on wood). I will very much appreciate any bones any of you toss me. Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL

Re: [SM] s900 internet weirdness

2003-03-26 Thread Bob Robeson
much more psychologically acceptable and comfortable. I don't think the browser has to do with the modem's stickiness, but other list members may know better than I. I say go for Netscape 7. I was reluctant also, but once I went there, everything was OK, and even better. Take care, Bob Robeson

Re: [SM] Cheap Batteries

2003-03-23 Thread Bob Robeson
can't think of it. Just a thought, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http

[SM] Hard drive sectors, bad to the bone

2003-03-19 Thread Bob Robeson
anyone have any opinion on whether it's OK to continue to use a drive that spontaneously developed bad sectors, or is it more prudent to just chuck it? Thanks, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished

Re: [SM] Howdy!

2003-03-15 Thread Bob Robeson
common folk. I not versed in what to avoid, and this set up I have doesn't seem to have any limitations with OS 9.1 or any software/hardware that I have used. Other list members may have this info for you. Good hunting, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com

[SM] G4 ZIF causing memory problems?

2003-03-08 Thread Bob Robeson
on supermacs and electronics in general. As usual, I appreciate any information, direction, speculation, theory, or past experiences that anyone is willing to offer. Thanks a bunch, Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp

Re: [SM] FireWire card

2001-08-01 Thread Bob Robeson
yesterday the $50 rebate check arrived in the mail. The card remains installed in my S900, hopefully ready to do it's work. Presently I don't own, nor know anybody nearby who has firewire peripherals to test it with. So I wait, and the story is to be continued Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs

Re: [SM] Apple Driver Hack for S900

2001-07-26 Thread Bob Robeson
Thanks very much for the hack, John. I'll file it away for future need. I love this list!! Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home

Re: [SM] Can a SCSI Drive Kill a Mac?

2001-07-14 Thread Bob Robeson
in the ProMax 33 card? Any other ideas? Thanks in advance, Neil, Did you think to press the cuda switch after installing the new drive? And zap the pram? Bob Robeson -- SuperMacs is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com

Re: [SM] Sick/DEAD MAC...HELP!

2001-07-12 Thread Bob Robeson
A dead motherboard battery is notorious for taking out video. Bob Robeson Going to try this, haven't tried it yet! THANKS! But would this prevent booting of the drive? Any other help out there? I am really stuck on this one? Vince, All of these circumstances that you list re: monitor

[SM] Ain't it the truth!

2001-07-12 Thread Bob Robeson
CAR TROUBLE There are four engineers traveling in a car; a mechanical engineer, a chemical engineer, an electrical engineer and a computer engineer. The car breaks down. Sounds to me as if the pistons have seized. We'll have to strip down the engine before we can get the car working