Thank you Ken, Kathi, Piers and everyone else who offered help. The overwhelming sense of hopelessness is gone. After moving all the useless programs to the trash, it's moving better than before. It's also a relief to know "zombie" is describing the state of a program and not a virus. Thanks again everybody On Wednesday, August 10, 2005, at 09:20PM, Ken Norris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Howdy, > >Welcome...... > >tFizzle2000 wrote: > >> >> Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 03:48:37 -0700 >> Subject: [G] Super newbie >> From: g3 450 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> I'm not a moron, but I am having a heck of a time figuring out his #$%@ >> b & w G3. Where can I go to get some very basic info on using my comp. >> Please don't say the mac help on the finder page. That is the most >> useless piece of ....Where's the control panel? What are these zombie >> programs running on my computer. I dont want to give up on this yet, >> but... > >Ok, first things first. Relax a little, things will get easier. > >A) Are you new to Macintosh computers? If so, the architecture is not >the same as a PC,. so don't expect it to be. Actually, you'll probably >find it easier over the long haul. > >B) Please give us the standard list for your computer and configuration: > > 1) Processor speed (I assume its a G3 if it's a stock B&W with >no mods, but it will help if we know the mHz) > 2) Amount of RAM on board > 3) Hard Drive capacity > 4) Operating System (OS 9.2.2, OS 10.3.9, etc.) > >To get this data, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the >menu, and select "About this Mac" > >In Mac OS (as 9.x), the control panels are listed in a submenu of the >Apple menu (again, upper left corner) under "Control Panels". > >In OSX, they're in System Preferences. Roll through the dock, that's >the transparent thing with icons, probably on the bottom of the screen >(tho' I like mine on the left side). One of them is a panel with a gray >Apple and a switch. When you get to it, it will say "System >Preferences". Click that (once) and it should do a little dance while >it opens a window with a bunch icons. Also, you can get to it from the >Finder in "Applications". FYI, and FWIW, OSX is UNIX-based. > >The main way to find things that aren't in the dock or on the desktop >is with the Finder. If you don't see what you're looking for, type into >the space next to the magnifying glass icon (I always think it looks >like a "Q" for Question), and it should get right to work on it. > >Also, if you're used to Windows, you'll notice the menubar is >different, i.e., it's _always_ across the top of the desktop, nowhere >else, and changes with the window or application (program) which is >open. > >I've never seen a 'zombie' program, so I'm afraid I have no clue what >you mean. > >HTH, >Ken N. > > >-- >G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > >G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; >Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> >To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > >iPod Accessories for Less >at 1-800-iPOD.COM >Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal >www.1800ipod.com > > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
