Re: G4 won't finish booting

2018-03-07 Thread diane
with no luck. Diane On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 1:30 PM, Glen McKnight <glen.mckni...@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 6 Mar 2018, at 08:26, Jörg Duurkoop wrote: > > > > Op vrijdag 23 februari 2018 16:28:25 UTC+1 schreef Diane: >> >> I have a 2003 G4 1.42DP (FW800) >> >&

Re: G4 won't finish booting

2018-03-05 Thread diane
it's thing on the internal backup without first making it a boot drive i.e. I cannot book from my backup drive. Can I install Tiger over the top of what I have on there? I have never been able to make Chronosync make a bootable backup. Thanks Diane On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 5:35 PM, Clark Martin <

Re: G4 won't finish booting

2018-02-26 Thread diane
I can get it on that machine somehow. Are there good external caddies I can use to plug these drives in if the machine itself ever dies? Thanks! Diane On Mon, Feb 26, 2018 at 9:06 AM, Bruce Johnson <john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu > wrote: > > > > On Feb 25, 2018, at 1:39 PM, diane <dianed.

Re: G4 won't finish booting

2018-02-25 Thread diane
ps - I have a new battery on order as well On Sun, Feb 25, 2018 at 3:32 PM, diane <dianed...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for all the suggestions! I am stuck on a couple of things as I > can't get the BT mouse to work with it at the moment and won't have a USB > mouse until tonight.

Re: G4 won't finish booting

2018-02-25 Thread diane
other tips! Diane On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 4:49 PM, Neil Hughes <neil.hugh...@tesco.net> wrote: > I've got a 2014 Mac mini that on 2 separate occasions corrupted its hard > drive so successfully that OSX (I think it was El Capitan) would start > booting and then after about 20-

G4 won't finish booting

2018-02-23 Thread diane
if it was doing something else prior. It did sound like it booted fully the fist time. Earlier this week I had it up and running for awhile but it wasn't connected to the network so that's when I shut it down and this happened. Thanks Diane -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G

Re: Sleep issue

2013-02-13 Thread diane
On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 1:10 AM, No No grizzledgia...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Diane: One, I assume you have set the energy control panel to never sleep, closed Preferences, open Preferences, reset sleep setting. This can over write bad preference settings. You can also find the energy

Re: Eudora replacement

2012-07-23 Thread diane
on their own forum? Not that I ever had any luck there - whoever approves memberships was asleep the week I signed up so I never got the help I was looking for and ended up tossing that idea in the trash. Personally FB would be the last place I'd go to to look for info on continuing a product. My .02 Diane

Re: External hard drive vs. online back up sites

2011-11-28 Thread diane
Seagates have failed good thing it was a clone and they have a 5 year warranty. Diane -- 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

Re: External hard drive vs. online back up sites

2011-11-28 Thread diane
External 1280 hard drive WAS a LaCie in an Apple case. I may have it kicking around here somewhere still too. Diane -- 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

Re: easy over-the-web access??

2011-10-27 Thread diane
Look into LogMeIn http://www.logmein.com They can run apps and open files for free. They will print on YOUR printer and the only way to file share is by email. Logmein does have a pay version that removes those limitations. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group

Upgrading to Lion

2011-08-04 Thread diane
Is it true that you have to have SL to do the upgrade? I didn't see this as a requirement on Apple's site though they only have instructions for upgrading from SL, no other OS is mentioned. Somehow I missed that tidbit in the hoopla. Thanks, Diane -- You received this message because you

Re: Connect as vs. Screen Sharing to drag files between Macs

2011-06-27 Thread diane
Every once in awhile I have a hard time connecting Machine A to Machine B. So I try it the other way around and it works. Once they are connected I can drag back and forth to my hearts content. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3

Re: Email on iPod

2011-03-01 Thread diane
to migrate profile son T-bird. At the end of the day, you'd have all your mail on your machine. -- I had NO idea you can install Thunderbird on an iPod. I'll look into it. I know I can forward the ones I want using another email account from the iPod. Thanks! Diane -- You received

Re: MDD problem

2011-02-25 Thread diane
Did you try to start it with a keyboard instead of the power button? I've heard that those buttons go bad sometimes. Where did you send your PSU out to and how much did it cost? I had mine done for $89 but it's a 12 month warranty. Diane 2011/2/24 Jörg Duurkoop yaw...@gmail.com Hi, I had my

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-19 Thread diane
can't afford to have my data sitting in a dead machine should it go again. My externals are smaller but I am going to start backing up my documents to them so I at least have access if need be. Thanks so much for all the advice! Diane On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 11:46 AM, gifutiger gifuti...@gmail.com

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-09 Thread diane
procedure) so I am not stuck if this happens again. Thanks for all the help - wish one of the suggestions had worked LOL. But for an 8 yr old machine it's really done great for me. :) Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread Diane
of those power supplies to test it with? Thanks for any help! Diane -- 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: Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread diane
been my financial week from hell and it would be WONDERFUL if it ends up being a battery. My heart has stopped too many times this week LOL. Is there a magic keystroke to use when putting in a new PRAM or is that only when you want to reset the current one? Thanks again! Diane -- You received

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread diane
, no chime, no lights, then get a pin-out diagram for the power supply and use a multi-meter to see if all the voltages are present. I did find 2 other batteries and neither worked. :( I'll likely buy a new one to make sure, they aren't that much. Then I'll work on reseating everything. Diane -- You

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread diane
but not till Monday. In looking at this Apple doc, I wonder if the batteries are different. The Yikes is not PCI graphics http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2295 Thanks, Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread diane
and below) and the ones I could buy from Radio Shack. I know the + is taller than the - in general practice. :) Diane -- 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

Re: Power Supply

2011-02-05 Thread diane
I can buy them locally unless the local mac dealer has them - though with my recent luck they may be closed Monday as well. The one I pulled out is a SAFT. One of my spares is a SAFT as well, but with a shorter tip. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group

Re: Is LogMeIn the answer?

2011-01-20 Thread diane
Logmein has a free version that should work fine. Diane -- 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 netiquette

Re: Most reliable G4 tower model , least reliable

2010-10-28 Thread diane
At 9:28 AM -0700 10/28/10, Jeffrey Engle wrote: I need to agree here, my MDD dual 1.42 is a keeper, very dependable machine. Jeff Engle Ditto knocking on wood! Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

Re: Is there usenet interface possible for this group?

2010-04-19 Thread diane
it. Forums I have to go to individually and I've had one too many crash on me taking valuable data. My.02 Diane -- 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

Re: Fwd: Response from Canon - MultiPASS (KMM10890786V93678L0KM)

2010-03-31 Thread diane
John, is this a multifunction printer? If so, does the scanning portion work wirelessly? Thanks, Diane -- 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

Re: Response from Canon - MultiPASS (KMM10890786V93678L0KM)

2010-03-31 Thread diane
At 8:40 PM -0400 3/31/10, John Callahan wrote: Diane, yes it is multifunction and no the scanner will not work wirelessly. For scanning I switch the USB cable over to another computer. The reason I need the wireless connection is so I can print from my G4 Ti-book. I primarily scan photos

Re: OT - to UPS or not to UPS

2010-03-27 Thread diane
great luck with their products as well but admitedly have not purchased anything new in a few years (and I should). Diane -- 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

Re: Heavy duty, feels-good keyboard for typist with a vengeance

2010-02-25 Thread diane
? (it's not a PS/2 version, it's the old big round plug). I am using a Mcally iKey bought back in 2002 on my G4 and it's much better than the Apple keyboard but nothing like the old IBM! Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: printing problem

2010-02-15 Thread Diane
, I look for my cats. They know exactly what they did, but they never confess anything. If you have cats, look no further for the culprit. I keep the cables tied up and away from my cat ;) Mine just learned how to use scissors. :P Diane -- You received this message because you are a member

Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-21 Thread diane
a few OS's. Diane -- 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 netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com

Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

2010-01-21 Thread diane
to SL I have to keep the G4. While lasers have gotten cheap enough to be consumables, the 1200 dpi ones have not. And my color lasers are just too expensive to even turn on unless I have a color job to do. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group

Re: Leopard on PPC - Was MS Office (Word) memory question

2010-01-17 Thread diane
Update for OS upgrades - I've ALWAYS downloaded the relevant combo update instead. Agreed, YMMV I will concur that Leopard is snappier than Tiger on my DP 1.42 G4. Could have also been the new hard drives I installed. I'd blame MS before Leo but that's just me. :P Diane -- You received

Re: receipt reply required for each message

2009-11-15 Thread diane
At 12:18 PM -0600 11/15/09, Charles Lenington wrote: under t-bird prefs-advanced-general-return receipts top line I don't know about others. Eudora has a little button that says notify sender. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: SMTP suddenly stopped working

2009-11-12 Thread diane
Could your provider have changed any port settings? I've had this happen in the past, incoming worked fine but nothing went out of certain accounts. Diane -- 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

Re: Leave Runnin? Or Not?

2009-10-12 Thread diane
is always a good thing. My desktop is a G4 FW800, also with Mirrored Drive Doors. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Groups Archives disapppear

2009-09-15 Thread diane
postings from the early 1990's where out there. Had I any idea they'd go away, I would have archived them myself. I was able to find some from 2000, but it was only searching the group itself, not googling my email like I used to be able to. Diane

Re: FAX from a Mac under OS X 10.5.7?

2009-09-10 Thread diane
PDFing that to them ... I have a jpg of my sig so I can do just that. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: FAX from a Mac under OS X 10.5.7?

2009-09-09 Thread diane
as an incoming service. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: FAX from a Mac under OS X 10.5.7?

2009-09-09 Thread diane
secure and non-editable. And then you explain to them (since you don't have a stand alone fax machine), that you will be SCANNING the document into your computer (hence editable) so it can be faxed from said computer. And they sigh, and say I know, but Glad it worked! Diane

Re: Open Office vs. NeoOffice

2009-08-29 Thread diane
not that bad. That's what I had. I updated it and am using it again. Unfortunately I don't drink coffee, but I can clean my desk. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: Open Office vs. NeoOffice

2009-08-29 Thread diane
At 8:35 AM -0600 8/29/09, Nestamicky wrote: On 8/29/09 8:31 AM, diane wrote: Unfortunately I don't drink coffee, but I can clean my desk. I think you meant, fortunately. I check my e-Mails. Guess it depends on how you look at it. It is a fortunately, I don't need a habit that costs money

Re: Open Office vs. NeoOffice

2009-08-29 Thread diane
It's official - Bruce rocks. :) Installed and running. Still didn't like some of the bullets in my old Word resume (even after installing wingdings.ttf) but the RTF version imports and I'm good to go. Thanks again, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

Re: MacBook case suggestions?

2009-08-06 Thread diane
I got a Brenhaven Eclipse, which may be a little too snug for your needs with the Incase. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

Re: PRAM battery?

2009-06-19 Thread diane
At 10:28 AM -0700 6/18/09, Kyle Hansen wrote: On 6/18/09 8:07 AM, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com Broadcast into the ether: My date automatically reset via the internet. I have since powered down as we are expecting storms today, I'll see what happens when I reboot. I had a spare

Re: Photo App. suggestion

2009-06-19 Thread diane
I use Photoshop or GraphicConverter for editing (GC is pretty simple and you can download a demo), and iViewMedia Pro for organizing (purchase way before M$ bought it!) Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End

PRAM battery?

2009-06-18 Thread diane
Woke up this morning to my G4 FW800 shut down. No power outages overnight. When I turned it back on, it reset to a 1969 date. This is the battery, right? (if so it would be my first dead one in over 20 years with a Mac!) Thanks, Diane

Re: PRAM battery?

2009-06-18 Thread diane
years old so I've been wondering when it would go! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ

Re: UPS's

2009-05-28 Thread diane
(then I won't trip over it in the middle of the night) Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ

Re: UPS's

2009-05-28 Thread diane
and no protector components. Someone on another list mentioned these: http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-SurgeCube-Surge-Protector-1-Outlet/dp/B6BBAB/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b Any experience with them or similar? Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: UPS's

2009-05-27 Thread diane
again! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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

Re: UPS's

2009-05-27 Thread diane
have non-surge strips. That does nuke the original one I had planned on though LOL Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus

Re: UPS's

2009-05-27 Thread diane
At 7:59 AM -0700 5/27/09, Al Poulin wrote: On May 27, 9:31 am, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Hey, one other huge question, will the UPS work in a non-grounded outlet? No. And never use a cheater adaptor to bypass any ground with electrical devices that have a three-prong plug

Re: UPS's

2009-05-27 Thread diane
At 9:17 AM -0700 5/27/09, Bruce Johnson wrote: On May 27, 2009, at 8:44 AM, diane wrote: At 7:59 AM -0700 5/27/09, Al Poulin wrote: On May 27, 9:31 am, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Hey, one other huge question, will the UPS work in a non-grounded outlet? No. And never

Re: UPS's

2009-05-26 Thread diane
At 2:33 PM -0700 5/26/09, Al Poulin wrote: On May 25, 9:14 pm, diane di...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: Based on the recent discussions on UPSes, what is the consensus on the APC ES series? They really don't seem bad for the VAs and number of outlets, unless there is something else I am

Re: UPS's

2009-05-26 Thread diane
that. You may just have solved my problem and let me get the better UPS :) Thanks! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus

UPS's

2009-05-25 Thread diane
Based on the recent discussions on UPSes, what is the consensus on the APC ES series? They really don't seem bad for the VAs and number of outlets, unless there is something else I am missing? Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

RE: USB Hub versus PCI Card?

2009-05-18 Thread diane
/IOGear/GIC251U/ I have a FW800 but I am running Leopard (upgraded from Tiger when I got the card, as I upgraded my drives too). HTH, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those

Re: Sending e-mail problem

2009-05-11 Thread diane
At 12:37 PM -0700 5/11/09, Clark Martin wrote: That's just plain nuts. Who blocks any outgoing traffic? Sounds like a good reason to avoid Cox like the plague. Actually a lot of ISP's do now Spam and all that. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-07 Thread diane
easy way to swipe them, I'd do it to be on the safe side. Interesting to know there is no nice easy way! Thanks for all the help :) Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using

DA 533 gets stuck at boot

2009-04-05 Thread diane
), and an old hard drive won't boot either (though I am unclear if the old hard drive has other issues perhaps) Any other ideas? I did try to google pixelated logos but didn't come up with too much helpful. Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: DA 533 gets stuck at boot

2009-04-05 Thread diane
$50 for the machine.. Thanks! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http

Re: DA 533 gets stuck at boot

2009-04-05 Thread diane
you know the verdict! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-04 Thread diane
At 11:41 PM -0400 4/3/09, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:54 PM, diane mailto:di...@mathermotorsports.comdi...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: I have a number of SCSI drives from Compaq servers ranging in size from 4.3 - 18.2 gb. I'm putting most of them up for sale

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-04 Thread diane
At 10:07 AM -0400 4/4/09, Dan wrote: At 7:45 AM -0400 4/4/2009, diane wrote: At 11:41 PM -0400 4/3/09, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 10:54 PM, diane mailto:di...@mathermotorsports.comdi...@mathermotorsports.com wrote: I have a number of SCSI drives from Compaq servers

MailForge Re: What is the point of Mail.app??

2009-04-04 Thread diane
/ comments/22088/ Wow, I had not heard of this before. Is this truly similar to the way Eudora is set up, with separate windows? Thanks so much for the info! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List

Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-03 Thread diane
I have a number of SCSI drives from Compaq servers ranging in size from 4.3 - 18.2 gb. I'm putting most of them up for sale and would like a quick and easy way to scramble whatever data may be on them. Will a magnet work OK and how heavy a magnet should it be? Thanks, Diane

Re: Mail messages containing eBay links don't work (the links)

2009-03-30 Thread diane
That is a little odd! I am not on Safari 4 and I can open my ebay links just fine (just tried one). I am using Eudora though so it does sound like it's more of an application specific issue Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Re: Satan before coffee

2009-02-08 Thread diane
At 11:23 AM -0500 2/8/09, Mark wrote: There has got to be a school of psychology that studies mis-readings. I'd rather call it skimming. I do it too often. :( Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5

Re: Sata drive in my MDD?

2009-01-25 Thread diane
Hi, this is the card I got to add 2 SATA cards to my MDD 1.42 http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Firmtek/FTST1S2/ I did the upgrade back in the fall and couldn't be happier with it. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Re: Seagate HD firmware update

2009-01-17 Thread diane
At 9:37 AM -0600 1/17/09, Kris Tilford wrote: Slashdot had an update on the issue that causes some Seagate HDs to have problems: http://hardware.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/01/17/0115207 Cool! I have two that I bought to upgrade my G4 1.42 DP :( Diane

Re: Picasa?

2009-01-12 Thread diane
that but I don't see a move from iView for myself. My .02 Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list

Re: Quicken no more? Need something else,... what?

2008-12-25 Thread diane
Why not keep using 2007? I am on 2006 with no problems. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs

Re: Quicken no more? Need something else,... what?

2008-12-25 Thread Diane
aluminum MB. Speed is about the same. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http

Re: Quicken no more? Need something else,... what?

2008-12-25 Thread Diane
with 2006 for some reason. It was free and may have been an online/checkfree thing. I just canceled that so I am hoping I can work with this for awhile longer! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List

Re: Which printer do you like?

2008-12-23 Thread diane
I will say I've never had a clog with my Epson Stylus R200 and I do use generic inks. I was always a big HP fan till I was way behind technology with a non-USB machine and HP dropped the old serial port. I then switched to Epson. Diane

Re: Ways to clean up old Macs, environmentally.

2008-12-22 Thread diane
used the daylight ones. So far I have had good luck with GE. One just burned out on me (mostly, it lights up a little) and I have to see if they will honor the warranty, I have saved everything for them. I got Home Depot ones and they were horrible. Diane

Re: TOPIC: Apple Psystar Why it came to be

2008-12-18 Thread diane
At 10:56 AM -0500 12/18/08, Dan wrote: saying that NPD falsified their data? Or are you saying it's ok for Apple to gouge a 20% profit margin when the rest of the industry survives on 6? It's tough to survive on 6% though especially if there is overhead. Even 20% is not much. My .02 Diane

Re: TOPIC: Apple Psystar Why it came to be

2008-12-18 Thread diane
At 12:11 PM -0500 12/18/08, Dan wrote: At 11:51 AM -0500 12/18/2008, diane wrote: At 10:56 AM -0500 12/18/08, Dan wrote: saying that NPD falsified their data? Or are you saying it's ok for Apple to gouge a 20% profit margin when the rest of the industry survives on 6? It's tough to survive

Re: Adobe Products only on G5?

2008-11-09 Thread diane
At 9:24 PM -0500 11/9/08, Al Poulin wrote: A G4 does not meet the requirements for CS4 which requires a G5 or Intel machine. Sorry I missed that part of your original post. You didn't miss it, it only said CS (unless I completely missed it as well) Diane

Re: Adobe Products only on G5?

2008-11-08 Thread Diane
On Fri, November 7, 2008 11:54 pm, Tom wrote: You must be talking about CS3. I've been running CS2 on various G4s, and now a G5, for a couple of years. I don't know what CS3 requires, but it seems like it should easily run on any Intel Mac. Illy PS CS3 WILL run on a G4 Diane

Re: Adobe Products only on G5?

2008-11-07 Thread diane
) Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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: Macworld with my New Mac?

2008-11-05 Thread diane
Wow! I'm guessing your last 'new mac' was a heckuva long time ago! I don't believe so, at least I've never seen it advertised, and there's nothing indicating this inside the packaging. Got it with my 2005 iBook but not my current MacBook. Diane

Re: Dead iBook G4 1.33 GHz, HDD Spins, DVD starts up but stops,

2008-10-20 Thread diane
At 11:37 PM -0700 10/19/08, Mullin9 wrote: On Oct 18, 5:22 pm, diane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My dead ibook was not dead, the video cable had broken. See if an external monitor allows you to see if, or if you can see it through a wireless network. Diane I pushed the on/off button I got

Re: Current HD costs (was Re: Confusion about the different update files)

2008-10-18 Thread diane
experience with these size Samsungs? Now if only there were some inexpensive SATA cards... What do you consider inexpensive? I just bought this one: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Firmtek/FTST1S2/ Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Re: Dead iBook G4 1.33 GHz, HDD Spins, DVD starts up but stops,

2008-10-18 Thread diane
My dead ibook was not dead, the video cable had broken. See if an external monitor allows you to see if, or if you can see it through a wireless network. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List

Re: Large Drives

2008-10-11 Thread Diane
quite awhile to get close to the 120gb. I probably had 40-60 in my Yikes! over a few drives. But with operating systems and applications getting bigger all the time, I am guessing it will happen sooner rather than later. Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received

Chronosync bootable backups

2008-10-05 Thread diane
it into full production, but the poking around that I have done with it has been working fine. Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

Drive order on desktop

2008-10-02 Thread diane
the way in OS X and is there a way I can change it back? Or did I remember wrong??? Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

Re: Buy/Sell lists?

2008-09-30 Thread diane
, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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

Re: Buy/Sell lists?

2008-09-30 Thread diane
be found. My ebay profile lists New England. Anyway, before this is completely locked down, my original question - are there any other Mac buy/sell lists other than Craigslist/ebay? Thanks! Diane in New England breathlessly awaiting her SATA card, 2 500gb hard drives and a 5 port USB card to put

Re: Hard drive brackets

2008-09-30 Thread diane
At 9:46 PM -0400 9/30/08, diane wrote: Which is the correct hard drive bracket to use in the bays beneath the CD ROM drive? I have the larger one, not the u-shaped one where the upper drive extends beyond the bracket. I can probably steal a u-shaped one from my old Yikes! at my PT job if I need

Buy/Sell lists?

2008-09-29 Thread diane
, and that there have been for many many years. Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ

Re: Replacing 8500/9500 with which G4?

2008-09-28 Thread diane
as you can. FWIW Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, 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

RAMDAC Video Card

2008-09-28 Thread diane
the older Mac video connector on it. It may work then on my PM6500 (which I haven't used for a long time LOL)?? Sorry for the post here, I am not on any older lists! Thanks, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End

Bit the bullet on the larger drives backup software

2008-09-26 Thread diane
that (not spending more money is attractive right now) TIA, Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ

Re: Bit the bullet on the larger drives backup software

2008-09-26 Thread diane
about Version 4 though for the hell of it. Thanks! Diane --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ

Re: Will a larger drive slow my G4 down?

2008-09-23 Thread diane
At 2:01 PM -0400 9/23/08, Charles Davis wrote: Diane; Your thoughts trouble me, because you are mixing two, only peripherally related things. The 'Mirroring', provides some 'convenience' benefits, but almost nothing Re: 'Backup Strategy'. The NAS, is also a 'convenience' thing only

Re: Will a larger drive slow my G4 down?

2008-09-23 Thread diane
At 1:27 PM -0400 9/23/08, Len Gerstel wrote: On Sep 23, 2008, at 12:00 PM, diane wrote: Not having experience with mirroring on a day to day machine (but all my servers have mirrored drives) this is just an fairly educated guess. First of all, a single 500GB (or larger) SATA drive on a sata

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