On Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at 03:47 AM, -hoongirl- wrote:
> I have an external USB kodak (teac) cd-rom attached to my 350mhz slot > loading iMac running OSX. Problem is when i try and copy files from a > cd to the hard drive, it works for a while, then it always ends up > freezing. The only way to get it going is a reboot. I have no problem > burning cd's through disc burner or toast titanium. > > Does anyone have any ideas what the problem is? It driving me nuts!! > Are you sure the system has locked-up, or might it just be taking a long breather. I seem to remember reading something about transferring folders having a LOT of data would cause a problem like this. Can't remember the explanation but had something to do with the architecture and the way it handled ethernet transfers maybe. Anyway, the work-around was to transfer your files in smaller chunks -- instead of copying a 4MB folder, cop 1 or 2 MB at a time. John at Wood-n-Shavings, Inc. -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
