Re: 3rd party wireless pci card for MDD

2011-02-14 Thread akhoff18
On Feb 13, 11:33 pm, Kris Tilford wrote: > On Feb 13, 2011, at 9:10 PM, akhoff18 wrote: > Download the file "bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.3.sh.zip" and double-click it   > to unzip it. The unzipped file will be called   > "bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.3.sh". Launch Terminal,

Re: 3rd party wireless pci card for MDD

2011-02-13 Thread akhoff18
On Feb 13, 8:26 pm, Kris Tilford wrote: > On Feb 13, 2011, at 2:30 PM, peterh...@cruzio.com wrote: > > > The script is called "bcm43xx_enabler_0.5.3.sh.zip". After unzipping   > launch Terminal, type "sudo" without the quotes, add a space and drag   > the script into the Terminal window and hit

3rd party wireless pci card for MDD

2011-02-13 Thread akhoff18
i recently installed a pci broadcom card w/ antenna in my mdd and it snapped into place and seemed like it was good to go but I'm still not getting any signal. is there something more that needs to be done? do drivers need to be installed? i clicked on the "about this mac" tab and under the PCI car

Re: problems installing Leopard software on g4

2011-02-01 Thread akhoff18
On Jan 31, 10:24 pm, Kris Tilford wrote: > When it begins to restart, hold the Cmd-v keys and see what the   > verbose dialog says when it tries to boot from the DVD? > > The final line of the dialog, or a repeating line should give you a   > clue as to what the problem is hopefully. the final

Re: problems installing Leopard software on g4

2011-01-31 Thread akhoff18
i tried holding the "c" key as well. i looked up troubleshooting online and tried what you suggested to no avail. On Jan 31, 9:54 pm, Kris Tilford wrote: > It's not booting from the DVD after you press Restart. With the DVD in   > the optical drive, hold the "C" key while restarting to force it t

problems installing Leopard software on g4

2011-01-31 Thread akhoff18
Hi, I recently got a Leopard 10.5 dvd to install on my powermac g4. i made sure that my unit has all the correct requirements to run the OS (867MHz, 1.25GB RAM, 9000 radeon ati graphics card) but it is not installing correctly. an icon will appear on the desktop that prompts me to install the prog

graphics update for power mac g4 (2001)

2011-01-26 Thread akhoff18
to a studio display with adc, rather than dvi. thanks!! - akhoff18 - -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our

Re: wireless for powermac g4

2011-01-25 Thread akhoff18
On Jan 25, 3:17 pm, peterh...@cruzio.com wrote: > > Unless you've added a PCI USB 2.0 card, your Quicksilver should have > > limited capability using a Belkin 54g USB adapter via the built-in USB > > 1.1 port. The performance should be slower than your G4 Mini's native > > 54g Airport Extreme car

Re: wireless for powermac g4

2011-01-25 Thread akhoff18
wonderful! thanks for the info! it will be compatible with any router, correct? i just have a regular verizon modem/router. another question that you may know the answer to if you are familiar with MDD.i also want to update the graphics so i am able to watch movies and use netflix (not sure if

wireless for powermac g4

2011-01-25 Thread akhoff18
I recently acquired a Power Mac G4 Quicksilver (867mHZ, 1.25 gb RAM) and am in the process of upgrading and updating it. I've got most things on my list accomplished but I'm somewhat confused about what type of wireless would be best for this machine. >From what I've read online it seems as though