On Jan 20, 2010, at 11:39 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote:
the iMac list isn't responding so I am asking for help offlist here.
I put a DVD into my new-used Blueberry. ( I know, I know it is a CD
drive I just wanted to make sure)
all the usual tricks wont eject it. I cannot find the
Awhile back my keyboard spacebar stopped working on my main user so I just
started using
user 2 well I run alot of app as FCP and CS3 and I am back to using user one
is there a way
to delete user 2 seems like my system is slower now. What I am scared of is
software I installed as
user 2 will i
If you have an iPod with a firewire try downloading it to the iPod and if it works you can delete it and boot it back up from the iPod if you every need it again!!! I do this with Micro Office, Appleworks and Photoshop just in case if I ever have to do a clean and reinstall!!!-Original
On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:26 AM, BLKBOX STUDIOZ wrote:
Awhile back my keyboard spacebar stopped working on my main user so
I just started using
user 2 well I run alot of app as FCP and CS3 and I am back to using
user one is there a way
to delete user 2 seems like my system is slower now. What
In Leopard at least, you can use Disk Utility to eject a disc that isn't
mounted on the desktop. Just start Disk Utility from
/Applications/Utilities, click on the CD/DVD and then click Eject at the
top.
Eric
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:29 AM, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote:
On Jan 20,
On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:26 AM, BLKBOX STUDIOZ wrote:
Awhile back my keyboard spacebar stopped working on my main user so
I just
started using
user 2 well I run alot of app as FCP and CS3 and I am back to using
user one
At this point you should have stopped and figured out why your
I'd suggest skipping the G4's and go for an early G5 model. Pretty
much everything from a single 1.6 up to a dual processor 2.0 can be
had for reasonable prices now. I'd avoid any G5 that has liquid
cooling. It probably won't be very much longer before even the dual
core PCIe models become
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I'd suggest skipping the G4's and go
for an early G5 model.
My experience is different. Maybe worsened by the fact that my G5 is an Xserve
so does not excel in the video department. My Dual G4 1.33GHz Xserve seems to
be much more
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM, User roman...@ideal-access.com wrote:
Hi group,
How do I get rid of the do you really want to shut down? pop-up?
Why do you want to do that?
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On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:25 PM, User roman...@ideal-access.com wrote:
Hi group,
How do I get rid of the do you really want to shut down? pop-up?
Thanks, Roman
_
Simple if you know how to hack the shutdown routine.
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Hello fellows of the G-Group!
I was just thinking about the future. I've just made an old G3 BW 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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Subject: shut down pop-up
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:User roman...@ideal-access.com
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
Hi group,
How do I get rid of the do you really want to shut down? pop-up?
Thanks, Roman
Just hit the enter key.
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a mouse?
in Terminal it's: sudo shutdown -Ph now, running this will shutdown
your system immediately irregardless of the state of any active
applications and
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, McGrude wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a mouse?
hit : cmd-spacebar
type : terminal
hit : enter
type : shutdown -h now
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On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, McGrude wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a mouse?
hit : cmd-spacebar
type : terminal
hit : enter
type : shutdown -h now
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Or just hit the power key on the keyboard, then hit enter
The pop up is to prevent accidental
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, John Musbach wrote:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Mac User #330250
macuser330...@gmx.net wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a mouse?
in Terminal it's: sudo shutdown -Ph now, running this will shutdown
your system immediately
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Len Gerstel wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, John Musbach wrote:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net
wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a
mouse?
if u press option as u release the Apple
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.
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:24 PM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Len Gerstel wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, John Musbach wrote:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net
wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a
Hey I can't afford a newer intell based Mac... I'm running a 1G G4 with 1G
of ram!!! I could upgrade to Leopard but for now I will stick with Tiger till I
can't run it anymore!!! I know what you mean though... They will do what ever
they can to force us to buy another computer and more
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Subject: Re: shut down pop-up
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, John Musbach wrote:
in Terminal it's: sudo shutdown -Ph now, ...
And this will
On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:13 PM, McGrude wrote:
Does anyone know the key sequence to call shutdown without a mouse?
hit : cmd-spacebar
type : terminal
hit : enter
type : shutdown -h now
Dictionary tells me No entries found :-/
relying on something as variable as Spotlight to work the same way
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:27 PM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:24 PM, Bill Connelly wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:20 PM, Len Gerstel wrote:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:13 PM, John Musbach wrote:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net
wrote:
Does
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 BW 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
Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net 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
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control-option-command-eject will cause Shut Down to commence ... with
dialogue
All Thanks to Pogue
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control-option-command-eject
Correction ... NO Dialogue appears
Sorry it took so long to correct ... my DA shut down : )
LOL. You too eh?
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Andreas writes,
So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?
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
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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 macuser330...@gmx.net wrote:
=
So, G-Group: Why
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
On Jan 21, 2010, at 1:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote:
If Apple does as
You asked:
So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?
Here is a short answer in the form of an exaggerated metaphorical question.
If you needed a car just to use for grocery shopping and your choiice was a new
Mercedes for out-of-your-pocket $50,000.00 or a 1950 Ford running
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
What makes you think just because Apple drops support for PPCs and OX
10.411 and
Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net 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
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
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 with
On Jan 21, 2010, at 12:45 PM, graphics...@columbus.rr.com wrote:
Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net 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
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:===( )8 yersi...@verizon.net
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
Andreas writes,
So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?
Me
Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com 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
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
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Sam Macomber s...@macomber.com
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
You asked:
So, G-Group: Why are you (still) PowerPC-based Mac users?
ps - my BW 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
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Subject: Re: shut down pop-up
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Bill Connelly billycarm...@verizon.net
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
control-option-command-eject will cause Shut Down to commence ...
with dialogue
Correction ...
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
When i do get an intel machine, it won't be from Apple. I'll build
a
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:brettallica
To: Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net
Hobby. Purely as a hobby! They're fun to resurrect, and I enjoy doing
it.
I'll never
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
Greetings!
I am in a 9.2.2 environment...4 CPUs (all G-4s) on a ethernet network, 4
HP printers (one is large format (sheets up to 13 x 19), a CUBE as a
server and a 1 Tb backup/archive device. There is I am ashamed to admit
it) one Dell Vista tower also on this network and we share files back
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
Previously, at 3:31 pm -0500 1/21/10, graphics...@columbus.rr.com wrote:
Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net 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
I recently bought an ibook G3 clamshell 300, 576ram, 6 gb hard drive.
I want to experiment with linux on this machine but not sure which
version and where to get it. Any help would be great.
Jason
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On Jan 21, 2010, at 4:08 PM, Mac User #330250 wrote:
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Subject: Re: shut down pop-up
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:Bill Connelly billycarm...@verizon.net
To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com
control-option-command-eject will cause Shut
Andreas writes,
So you will be keeping the PowerPC once you'll finally buy an oldused
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?
Having seen a Mac Mini for 500 Euro (the prices
What fun is life without a little novelty/frivolity? :-)
On Jan 21, 1:14 pm, Mac User #330250 macuser330...@gmx.net wrote:
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Subject: Re: Why are you (still) using PowerPC-based Macs?
Date:Donnerstag 21 Januar 2010N
From:brettallica
To:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 2:57 PM, graphics...@columbus.rr.com wrote:
Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com 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
Try debian, but really OSX is better...
On Jan 21, 2010, at 2:53 PM, deftone_75 wrote:
I recently bought an ibook G3 clamshell 300, 576ram, 6 gb hard drive.
I want to experiment with linux on this machine but not sure which
version and where to get it. Any help would be great.
Jason
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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
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.
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
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
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Kasey Smith kasm...@gmail.com 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
Being curious I followed instructions to place an icon in my top menu so
that I could eject (open the drive to remove) a disk. Now just wondering how
do I remove that icon from the menu bar? Thanks. Jim
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On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:37 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote:
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM, Kasey Smith kasm...@gmail.com
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:
On Jan 21, 2010, at 5:44 PM, JIM RAPER wrote:
Being curious I followed instructions to place an icon in my top
menu so that I could eject (open the drive to remove) a disk. Now
just wondering how do I remove that icon from the menu bar?
Thanks. Jim
Hold command (apple) and drag it off
On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Kasey Smith kasm...@gmail.com 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.
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.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid/+source/linux/+bug/262550
This Ubuntu bug report says an Intel MacBook with Ubuntu runs
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.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid/+source/linux/+bug/262550
This
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
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,
- Original Message
From: ===( )8 yersi...@verizon.net
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
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
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.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/intrepid/+source/linux/+bug/262550
This
On 21-Jan-10, at 3:24 PM, Bill Connelly wrote:
if u press option as u release the Apple Menu Shut Down command, no
dialogue appears
That's a short cut without the dialogue box! I'll also try using the
keyboard prefs pane as suggested. Why I asked was because I don't want
to tell the
On 1/21/10 2:53 PM, Kasey Smith wrote:
Try debian, but really OSX is better...
On Jan 21, 2010, at 2:53 PM, deftone_75 wrote:
Yeah, Debian works. I don't know if it was the CD-ROM drive in mine or
Debian but I couldn't get it to install from the CD-ROM drive. I ended
up using an an
You should be able to download Yellow Dog fairly easily, which is based on
Red Hat. Unfortunately, Yellow Dog dropped mac development a few years ago
to focus on Cell processors. I played with their latest on an old iMac, and
it seemed decent then. Otherwise, OS X.3 would work well.
On Thu,
openSUSE still is releasing for PowerPC, but I'm not sure on the
hardware support of G3-class machines. It won't break anything to try
it... :)
http://suse.mirrors.tds.net/pub/opensuse/distribution/11.1/iso/
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 01:16, Peter Kim pete...@gmail.com wrote:
You should be able
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