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

--- On Fri, 1/22/10, Da'Birdman wrote: "Why would anyone join a group dedicated to Power PC G machines and ask why you are still using them?" Ha Ha! Always trust a Texan NOT to trust anybody. I think your answer is the huge number of replies it generated. Personally I think it's a fair questi

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Freitag 22 Januar 2010N From:"Da'Birdman" To: "G-Group" > I've seen a lot of good, well thought-out replies on this: "They work > we

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Freitag 22 Januar 2010N From:Paul Kemner To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > On the subject of security, how likely do you think it is that someone will > bother to take the t

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

On Jan 21, 2:08 pm, "Mac User #330250" wrote: > Hello fellows of the G-Group! > > . . . (Why Power Macs _and_ why Mac OS X?) > > . . . So why bother with the G3-G5 anyhow? > > . . . So: why bother with Gs? > . . . So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users? > > Cheers, > Andreas  a

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Freitag 22 Januar 2010N From:"mlitwin3797" To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > I tried all three and find my preference for Os is Apple, Windows and > Linu

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:brettallica To: "G-Group" > What fun is life without a little novelty/frivolity? :-) I totally agree! It was such fun to make the

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:"===( )8>" To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > Andreas writes, > > Intel-Mac...> > > MAYBE SOMEDAY I MIGHT buy one

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

I can find an Apple > for almost free. > > -- > From: "Paul Stamsen" > Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:29 PM > To: > Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? > >> Previously, at 3:31

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

-- From: "Paul Stamsen" Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:29 PM To: Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Previously, at 3:31 pm -0500 1/21/10, wrote: Mac User #330250 wrote: = So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users? ==

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

I'm not cheap. I'm retired. please let me know where I can find an Apple for almost free. -- From: "Paul Stamsen" Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 3:29 PM To: Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?

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

ry 21, 2010 6:32 PM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: _Bu

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

I agree with your wife. From: Ted Treen Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 8:27 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Sorry, I came late to this thread. Original question - "Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?"

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

)8>" Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:34 PM To: Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Andreas writes, Intel-Mac...> MAYBE SOMEDAY I MIGHT buy one of those damned Macintels, but I don't know that YET. Please don't tell me what I'll be doing

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

On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Paul Kemner wrote: > On the subject of security, how likely do you think it is that someone will > bother to take the time to write malware to attack G3's and G4's running > Tiger? > > It's hard to believe that someone would pay the big bucks for a new mac > lapto

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

On the subject of security, how likely do you think it is that someone will bother to take the time to write malware to attack G3's and G4's running Tiger? It's hard to believe that someone would pay the big bucks for a new mac laptop, wipe the HD, and install Ubuntu! Buying a new PC laptop, dumpi

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

You asked: "So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?" I have been using Macs since the first one came out in the early 80s, used Apple II's before that, plus DOS, Windows in all its incarnations, and mainframes (ugh) before them in the '60s and 70's. I am stuck using a PPC Mac

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

Sorry, I came late to this thread. Original question - "Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?" Multiple answer(s): 1) Wife won't let me buy a Mac Pro - she thinks things like housing, food etc are a priority. 2) Even if wife were in agreement with idea, bank manager

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

On Jan 22, 2010, at 4:34 AM, Dennis Myhand wrote: Bruce Johnson wrote: WOWZA, thats a large pile o'Urban legendosity. Uhh, no. A Lack of drivers for the SMC (which is the power control system for the laptop) merely means that yoiu get the fans on, and poor battery performance. But even on

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

Bruce Johnson wrote: WOWZA, thats a large pile o'Urban legendosity. Uhh, no. A Lack of drivers for the SMC (which is the power control system for the laptop) merely means that yoiu get the fans on, and poor battery performance. But even on that note, you're wrong, because the Asus One netbo

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:04 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:37 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: Since you are not kidding how about some documentation ? some quick searches show nothing for this. This Ubu

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:32 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: I AM NOT kidding. Linux does not know how two work the CPU voltage part of the SMC chip, which makes electrons jump the electron paths in the CPU, eventually boring new paths and shorting out the CPU. WOWZA, thats a large pile o'Urban legen

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

- Original Message > From: "===( )8>" > Y'know, some of us are just perpetually on the Trailing Edge instead of the > Cutting Edge of technology, and we even prefer it this way! Yeah Yersinia, That says it! I'm certainly on the trailing edge but that does not mean the two G4's (a

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:22 PM, Dennis Myhand wrote: Kasey Smith wrote: I *AM NOT* kidding. Linux does not know how two work the CPU voltage part of the SMC chip, which makes electrons jump the electron paths in the CPU, eventually boring new paths and shorting out the CPU. This is pure, u

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

Kasey Smith wrote: I *AM NOT* kidding. Linux does not know how two work the CPU voltage part of the SMC chip, which makes electrons jump the electron paths in the CPU, eventually boring new paths and shorting out the CPU. This is pure, unadulterated, horse hockey. If there was enough volt

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:04 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:37 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: Since you are not kidding how about some documentation ? some quick searches show nothing for this. This Ubu

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 6:37 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: Since you are not kidding how about some documentation ? some quick searches show nothing for this. This Ubuntu bug report says an Intel MacBook with Ubuntu run

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

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: > > I *AM NOT* kidding. Linux does not know how two work the CPU voltage part >> of the SMC chip, which makes electrons jump the electron paths in the CPU, >> eventually boring new paths and shorting out the CPU. >> >> >> >>

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:37 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: _But_ my perspect

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

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: > > On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: > > > On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: > > > On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: > > _But_ my perspective was always to run Linux on it, just like I did -and >

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:23 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: _But_ my perspective was always to run Linux on it, just like I did -and do- with all my x86-PCs. So for me it was mainly a new experienc

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:01 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: _But_ my perspective was always to run Linux on it, just like I did -and do- with all my x86-PCs. So for me it was mainly a new experience and to see if I could manage a difference hardwa

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

Well now, Andreas and others know who is running what, and can gauge vulnerabilities that are exploitable. Interesting revelations in a group that constantly voices reservations about such things as facebook, Adobe Acrobat and anything that might give someone information that can be exploited. An

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: _But_ my perspective was always to run Linux on it, just like I did -and do- with all my x86-PCs. So for me it was mainly a new experience and to see if I could manage a difference hardware architecture with Linux. Don't put linux on an

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

On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:57 PM, wrote: > > Jonas Ulrich wrote: > > = > my Beige G3 Minitower was a great machine for over a year due to > the Personality card and OS9. I used it as my > TV. > == > > I'm running a Performa 6300 as my office TV. Replaced the monitor a

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

What fun is life without a little novelty/frivolity? :-) On Jan 21, 1:14 pm, "Mac User #330250" wrote: > -- Original message -- > Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? > Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N > From:brettallic

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

Andreas writes, Intel-Mac...> MAYBE SOMEDAY I MIGHT buy one of those damned Macintels, but I don't know that YET. Please don't tell me what I'll be doing in the future, OK? Dollars, right?) I cannot really see the fuzz about it. You'll get a small Mac with a better speed and a new and suppo

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

Previously, at 3:31 pm -0500 1/21/10, wrote: > Mac User #330250 wrote: > >= >So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users? > > >because I can't afford to upgrade for at least 2 more years. Besides, what's >wrong with buying a new computer every 10 yrs

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

ok i think the mods refused my first post dont know why. im still using my mdd g4 and my g5 cause i like ppc. an intel mac just wouldnt be the same to me. both my macs do everything i ask of them and when i can no longer use 10.5 i will move to linux again. as i know linux will allways su

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

i love power and a mac not using power is just not a mac to me i just bought a late 05 2ghz also and when leopard is no longer useful for what i do ichat mail safari itunes and mail i will switch to linux its going to take alot more then a speed boost to get me to move to an intel mac loo

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:brettallica To: "Mac User #330250" > Hobby. Purely as a hobby! They're fun to resurrect, and I enjoy doing > it. > > I

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:Jonas Ulrich To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > When i do get an intel machine, it won't be from Apple. I'll build > a Hackintosh.

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

ps - my B&W laser printer is a 1200dpi Xante Accel-a-writer that I got for free in 2000. It cost $5000 in 1995. It is now 15 years old, and I just put a roller kit in it a few months ago. It's slow as molasses but it prints beautifully. I understand SL will break it so if I do upgrade the MB t

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:Sam Macomber To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > > You asked: > > > > "So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac

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

I have a G4 1.42DP that I bought new in March 2003. I had actually purchased a 1.0ghz IIRC just before that as the logic board had fried in my Yikes! When this was announced at MacWorld days later, the Apple Store let me upgrade to the 1.42DP provided I paid the difference, which I gladly did (

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

Jonas Ulrich wrote: = my Beige G3 Minitower was a great machine for over a year due to the Personality card and OS9. I used it as my TV. == I'm running a Performa 6300 as my office TV. Replaced the monitor a few times and the hard drive once. :-) Linda in Ohio

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:"===( )8>" To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > Andreas writes, > > > > Me personally? > > 1. I am NOT willin

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:45 PM, wrote: > > Mac User #330250 wrote: > >> because I can't afford to upgrade for at least 2 more years. Besides, >> what's wrong with buying a new computer every 10 yrs? > > Nothing. That's okay. I use older computers too. (But not 10 years I have to > confe

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

You asked: "So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?" personally, all about money. If I had some I'd have a new mini as a home computer not an over worked QS.Most of my gear is hand-me- down leftovers, right now crossing my fingers I may end up with a G5 wit

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

Yes, Apple is dropping support for PPC machines and Tiger in general. These machines are still useful - I currently am using a PB G4 15" 1.25GHZ I paid $145 for on ebay and am running Leopard quite well. I am also using a MDD G4 running Tiger Server Unlimited. My mother still uses a G3/500MHZ iMac

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

Mac User #330250 wrote: > because I can't afford to upgrade for at least 2 more years. Besides, > what's wrong with buying a new computer every 10 yrs? Nothing. That's okay. I use older computers too. (But not 10 years I have to confess). == Then you aren't getting your

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:John Carmonne To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > What makes you think just because Apple drops support for PPCs and OX > 10.411 and 10.5.8 th

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

Mac User #330250 wrote: From: Mac User #330250 Subject: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010, 12:08 PM Hello fellows of the G-Group! I was just thinking about the future. I've just made an old G3 B&W working again

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:Bruce Johnson To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: > > If Apple does as they always do

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

-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N From:graphics...@columbus.rr.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com > Mac User #330250 wrote: > > = > So, G-Group: Why ar

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

Andreas writes, Me personally? 1. I am NOT willing to GIVE UP enjoying retro gaming and using my beloved old programs, which I would have to do if I "upgraded" to Leopard, Snow Leopard and Macintels. None of the present state of the art will run Classic Mode, and I keep reading about how Sh

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

So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users? They still do what I need them to do. My oldest G is a G3 Gossamer (Beige G3) upgraded with a G4 Sonnet card. It's set up to boot into everything from OS 8.6 to X.3.9, and is still my primary computer for e-mail & page layout. My ne

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

Mac User #330250 wrote: = So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users? because I can't afford to upgrade for at least 2 more years. Besides, what's wrong with buying a new computer every 10 yrs? Linda in Ohio -- You received this message becau

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: > Hello fellows of the G-Group! > > I was just thinking about the future. I've just made an old G3 B&W working > again (it was wasting space and picking up dust for about two years or more) > and it is now in my office. I've installed Tiger

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

>To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com >Subject: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs? > >Hello fellows of the G-Group! > >I was just thinking about the future. I've just made an old G3 B&W working >again (it was wasting space and picking up dust for about two years or more)

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

On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote: If Apple does as they always do, Leopard support will be dropped with the release of the successor of Snow Leopard. Since Snow Leopard is already 6 months out, PowerPC users are safe for another two years or so. But that will be it. Dea

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

Hello fellows of the G-Group! I was just thinking about the future. I've just made an old G3 B&W working again (it was wasting space and picking up dust for about two years or more) and it is now in my office. I've installed Tiger and it is just okay working with it, in other words: it is slow.

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