Re: My DA Didn't Wake up from a recent Snooze ...

2009-06-29 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jun 29, 2009, at 2:17 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Jun 29, 2009, at 9:11 AM, insightinmind wrote: com.firmtek.driver.UltraTek133P_48(3.0)@0x5b5000 dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(1.7)@0x491000 dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOATAFamily(1.6.0f2)@0x4b4000

Re: Can I just transfer SATA drives from my 1.8 GHz to my 2.0 GHz Dual?

2009-07-02 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jul 2, 2009, at 9:04 AM, nick wrote: Just got this 2.0, giving the 1.8 to my sister. I hope this will increase the speed; Activity Monitor is often at 100% of CPU. I do have a habit of having dozens of web tabs open, plus several other apps. What is this, a Slashdot brag? Anyway,

THREAD CLOSED Re: Hackintosh help needed!!!!!!!!

2009-07-03 Thread Len Gerstel
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Re: HD Question

2009-07-04 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jul 5, 2009, at 12:05 AM, Stephen Conrad wrote: My spare HDs === Generic 120.0 GB 7200 RPM Samsung SP0802N (S/N S00JJ40Y371416) - Listed on it as probably bad but I'd still check it out WD Caviar 22500 AT Compatible Intelligent Drive WD Caviar 12100 EIDE Are these PATA

VideoLan has finally reached version 1.0.0

2009-07-07 Thread Len Gerstel
In an extremely rare milestone, a valuable open source project has released a 1.0.0 version. It even works on PPC, but only for 10.5. Users of 10.4 are stuck with 0.9.9a. VideoLan has released version 1.0.0 of its software, one of the more robust and format inclusive video players for OS

Re: agp graphics vs. gigabit ethernet

2009-07-09 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jul 9, 2009, at 7:37 PM, chamaeleon wrote: I am confused as to which G4 I own. I purchased my PowerMacG4 from a college auction. My model # M5183 does not correspond with any of the info I have researched about G4s. I have AGP Graphics and it was copyrighted in 2000. Other specs: 400MHz

Re: Spam on list

2009-07-19 Thread Len Gerstel
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Re: G4 Question

2009-07-26 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jul 26, 2009, at 6:18 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: I am purchasing the following: Quicksilver G4 800 w/512 MB RAM I have a few questions. What RAM is recommended (so I can purchase some) to max it out? It will take low density pc133 ram, up to 1.5GB (3 x 512). I have not had trouble

Re: G4 Question

2009-07-26 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:47 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: On 7/26/09, Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 26, 2009, at 6:18 PM, Stephen Conrad wrote: I am purchasing the following: Quicksilver G4 800 w/512 MB RAM Also, it has one HD and I want to add a 2nd one. My spare HDs

Re: 10.5.8

2009-08-05 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 5, 2009, at 6:07 PM, Ted Treen wrote: Out now. Well the restart took a while, but everything seems fine with iTunes, Mail, Minefield and Transmission. Len --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5

Re: 10.5.8

2009-08-06 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 6, 2009, at 4:14 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: On Aug 6, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Dan wrote: Or... perhaps more likely, as there are other reports of permissions issues after installing 10.5.8 (see macfixit, etc)... Apple has farked the receipts linkage for this update. Remember please that

Re: G4 DA processor swap

2009-08-12 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 12, 8:08 am, tjdill thomasjd...@gmail.com wrote: I have a 466MHz digital audio. What other Powermac Processors can I swap into this machine. I'd be happy if the dual 533, single 667 or single 733 would work. Any DA Processor (533, dual 533, 667 or 733) is a simple drop in.

Re: Apple G4 CPU upgrade options

2009-08-19 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 19, 2009, at 2:09 PM, Dan Knight, LowEndMac.com wrote: Here's something we don't have on Low End Mac, something a reader just asked about: What models are CPUs pulled from other Power Macs compatible with? I know that 466 and 533 MHz CPUs from Digital Audio work with the 100 Mhz

Re: My QS

2009-08-20 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 20, 2009, at 1:27 AM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Aug 20, 2009, at 12:19 AM, Stephen Conrad wrote: NONE show up in Apple System Profiler The Quicksilver needs PC133. Any should work. Here's 512 MB sticks for $19.99 each: http://www.smsassembly.com/products.php?cat=32 G4s need low

Re: My QS

2009-08-20 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 20, 2009, at 5:12 AM, dorayme wrote: Date: Wed, Aug 19 2009 10:27 pm From: Kris Tilford http://www.smsassembly.com/products.php?cat=32 In Australia, 500MB coasts over $AU130! The reason I have stopped at 1 GB (three sticks in there already: 250x2, 500x1. I would need to buy

Re: Apple G4 CPU upgrade options

2009-08-20 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 20, 2009, at 4:34 PM, d p wrote: Alrigt. So I got a 450 AGP G4, what proccessor can I drop in without any modifications? The only straight drop ins from Apple that will increase your speed are a single 500 from a Sawtooth or duals from the Gig ethernet series. In order to use

Re: Apple G4 CPU upgrade options

2009-08-21 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 21, 2009, at 7:52 PM, d p wrote: Thanks Len and Christopher for your informative replies. :) I'm either looking at getting a hold of a 500Mhz, whcih doesn't sound like much improvement, or buying one of these third party processors as you mentioned. I didn't pass the test for the

Re: Installing new internal hard drive on G4

2009-08-24 Thread Len Gerstel
On Aug 24, 2009, at 6:42 PM, Clark Martin wrote: John Niven wrote: I think you will see only 128GB on your new harddrive (you can still use it). Much better to buy a SATA pci card and then you can use a modern large HD. QuickSilvers are maybe on the large drive support. Those known

Re: Help! HD Issues

2009-08-28 Thread Len Gerstel
Stephen Conrad wrote: OK, the HD that came in this G4 is dying I cloned the HD to another HD I own I then tried to swap out the HDs after telling (in System Prefs) he machine to boot from the new HD However, it REFUSES to boot unless the old failing HD is present. How do I force he machine

Re: Smurf

2009-09-07 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 7, 2009, at 7:09 PM, dorayme wrote: How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge, why some models were called smurfs? This is a good example of what we need to make sure we are teaching the next generation of students, how to search, combine ideas and what

Re: Smurf

2009-09-08 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 7, 2009, at 11:13 PM, Ernest L. Gunerius wrote: At 7:43 PM -0400 9/7/2009, Len Gerstel wrote: On Sep 7, 2009, at 7:09 PM, dorayme wrote: How do you find out on Google, if you don't have inside knowledge, why some models were called smurfs? This is a good example of what we

Re: Which is a faster option?

2009-09-08 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 8, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Sep 8, 2009, at 1:41 PM, Falstaff46 wrote: My sister has a dual 1ghz Quicksilver and would like to upgrade the processor. I have a Sonnet 1.4ghz card that will fit but am wondering if it would really be any faster (if not slower) than

Re: Which is a faster option?

2009-09-08 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 8, 2009, at 4:41 PM, Falstaff46 wrote: My sister has a dual 1ghz Quicksilver and would like to upgrade the processor. I have a Sonnet 1.4ghz card that will fit but am wondering if it would really be any faster (if not slower) than the current dual processor she has. Any thoughts?

Re: Which is a faster option?

2009-09-09 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 9, 2009, at 1:20 PM, ah...clem wrote: Bruce Johnson wrote: Len and Andreas clearly have more recent experience than I on this subject; I'd go with their recommendations and stick to the Dual 1 Gig. i can only add my personal experience. i do not use the apps you mention. i do

Re: DP 1GHZ vs. single 2GHZ intel

2009-09-09 Thread Len Gerstel
This is completely off topic on the G List and this thread is closed. Len Gerstel List Nanny --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: installing Classic over Tiger

2009-09-10 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 10, 2009, at 6:05 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: .you can slap OS 9 onto a disk anytime. If you want to boot from it (not just use it as Classic Mode) then you need to make sure the driver was put on the disk when it was initialized. Here is where I run into trouble. The

Re: Which is a faster option?

2009-09-10 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 10, 2009, at 1:51 AM, ah...clem wrote: On Sep 9, 2:34 pm, Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com wrote: 1) The apps are not dual processor aware. Most apps are. Even VLC player is and will split the load across the 2 processors of a dual. 2) You are not doing anything with these systems

Re: My G4 seems to be running slow

2009-09-11 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 11, 2009, at 8:27 PM, lyne wrote: On Sep 11, 3:30 pm, Bill Connelly billycarm...@verizon.net wrote: On Sep 11, 2009, at 2:19 PM, lyne wrote: Does anyone know of a way to monitor your bandwidth usage? My friend said maybe ATT has just cut back on their bandwidth or speed or

Re: Upgrading a Beige

2009-09-14 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 14, 2009, at 9:26 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Sep 14, 2009, at 8:10 PM, John Ruschmeyer wrote: Actually, on a beige, you can get exact 400mhz... it's a 6x multiplier of the 66mhz bus. I have a 400 MHz G4 CPU for my Beige. It ran fine at 400 MHz, and I was able to overclock it to

Re: Upgrading 400mhz Sawtooth

2009-09-15 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 15, 2009, at 7:31 PM, nestamicky wrote: On 09-09-15 12:52 AM, Dan wrote: Personally, I prefer putting OS X on the IDE drive, so as to avoid driver hassles. If your SCSI interface *and* drive is significantly faster, then consider moving your swapfiles over there. This does sound a

Re: Upgrading 400mhz Sawtooth

2009-09-15 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 15, 2009, at 8:17 PM, Dan wrote: At 5:31 PM -0600 9/15/2009, nestamicky wrote: On 09-09-15 12:52 AM, Dan wrote: Personally, I prefer putting OS X on the IDE drive, so as to avoid driver hassles. If your SCSI interface *and* drive is significantly faster, then consider moving your

Re: Tray Loading Combo Drives

2009-09-16 Thread Len Gerstel
You might have better luck on the iBook list compared to the G list. Len On Sep 16, 2009, at 2:54 PM, DeFalco's Home Wine Beer Supplies wrote: Does anybody know if a tray-loading combo drive from a G3 500 mhz Dual USB will function properly in a Clamshell iBook? Will the CD bezel still

Re: Safari 3.0.4

2009-09-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 16, 2009, at 6:08 PM, dorayme wrote: Which brings me to a suggestion: Instead of == 1 of 1 == why not have == 1 of 1 of 'Safari 3.0.4' == etc so that you always knew exactly what the topic was in reading *each* post in digest. -- dorayme That is up to Google, not the list

Re: PowerMac G4 (DA) wiring clutter

2009-09-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 16, 2009, at 6:59 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Sep 16, 2009, at 3:45 PM, Clark Martin wrote: Heck, you may find a computer repair place will give 'em to you for free if you ask politely. You could probably find them at http://www.digikey.com or perhaps http://www.alltronics.com.

Re: Upgrading 400mhz Sawtooth

2009-09-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 16, 2009, at 9:20 PM, nestamicky wrote: U2W. On 09-09-15 05:48 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: **IF** the card is Mac compatible and IF it is OS X Bootable. The card you linked to does not appear to be Mac compatible according to adaptec at: http://www.adaptec.com/en-US/support/_eol

Re: Where do I get support for Classic?

2009-09-19 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 19, 2009, at 6:50 PM, hosemonkey wrote: I am running Syst 10.4.11 and I need to use Classic. I have a Syst. 9 install disk. Apple tells me that I can find Classic support on my 10.5 intall disk. Where? Or am I missing something? Any way around this? Apple is wrong. There is no

Re: Video card glitchyness

2009-09-21 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 21, 2009, at 3:05 PM, Sam Macomber wrote: Speaking of ATi cards. I've got a G5 version Radeon Pro 9600 64MB card that has the pins taped to work in my Quicksilver 733. It works, but usually it does not want to work on startup, screen does not turn on. but if I hit the reset a

Re: Please unsubscribe

2009-09-22 Thread Len Gerstel
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Re: firefox/t-bird/apple menu bar issue issues

2009-09-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 22, 2009, at 9:14 AM, Nestamicky wrote: On 9/21/09 8:05 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: still can't find the Minefield build. Any ideas...? http://firefoxmac.furbism.com/ Thanks Kris, but I found it later and found out that it does not support PPC. Or, did I find the wrong version?

Re: Video card install

2009-09-23 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 22, 2009, at 7:18 PM, Jim McGee wrote: Hey folks- Getting ready to replace the video card in my Quicksilver 867 (single, pre 2002) and want to make sure that it is done properly. Present card: Rage 128 Pro (16 mb) Replacement:nVidia 5200, AGP (128 mb)

Re: Moving hard drives from one dual G4 to another

2009-09-23 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 23, 2009, at 12:45 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Sep 23, 2009, at 6:06 AM, Nestamicky wrote: Would transferring just the application folder from one machine to another result in the same? iTunes, (and possibly other applications) uses the MAC address of the built-in ethernet for

Re: G4 Power PC freezes after about 5 or 6 minutes when playing video from internet

2009-09-29 Thread Len Gerstel
On Sep 29, 2009, at 9:00 AM, Max wrote: On Sep 28, 9:56 am, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 8:26 AM -0400 9/28/2009, Tray Stephenson wrote: I've got a problem with my 1.8 GHZ G4 PowerPC (2 GB RAM) freezing up after displaying about 5 or 6 minutes of internet video (news broadcasts,

Re: Camera Driver help

2009-10-02 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 2, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Ted Treen wrote: From: Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, 2 October, 2009 3:41:51 PM Subject: Camera Driver help Just got a new digital camera (Fuji FinePix A220) and it is really messing with my work flow and I'm

Re: Camera Driver help

2009-10-02 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 2, 2009, at 1:10 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Oct 2, 2009, at 10:00 AM, Len Gerstel wrote: Maybe a more modern reader will help. I will keep an eye out. Instead, you'll save a LOT of time if you keep an eye out for a USB 2.0 PCI card instead of using that 12 Mbps USB 1.1 internal

Re: RAM doesn't work

2009-10-10 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 10, 2009, at 4:03 PM, Geke wrote: I bought a 512 MB RAM module to bring my G4 Digital Audio from 900 to 1300 MB RAM, but the new module is not recognized. The specs as posted on ebay are: Infineon 512 MB PC133 SDRAM 168 PIN PC 133 SD RAM 512MB I've posted a picture of two 512MB

Re: Leopard on an upgraded QS? maybe not?

2009-10-13 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 13, 2009, at 9:17 AM, James Morgan wrote: Excite upgraded their servers and now I can't edit my old websites there with my G4's running OS 10.4. It looks like I will need to buy a new G5 with OS 10.5 so I can use internet explorer to edit those old websites. Do you know if I

Re: RAM doesn't work

2009-10-13 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 13, 2009, at 10:30 AM, Geke wrote: Thanks, Bruce, I like that spirit. I'm going to find out about this! After all, I have a working module, so I'll decipher its internals with the help of that Chipmunk site. I'll be back. For the time being: This stick has chips on both sides, but

Re: RAM doesn't work

2009-10-14 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 14, 2009, at 9:17 AM, Geke wrote: Len, I know it won't work. What I meant is that I'm going to find out which specs a stick should have to work in my G4. Geke Any regular Low Density stick will work. It can not be registered, that is for server memory and has different keying so

Re: Kernel panic? why?

2009-10-24 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 24, 2009, at 7:28 PM, dorayme wrote: The thiotimoline bit I understand. Translated, you are possibly saying, it is logically impossible to do X. Not sure how to google for why an instruction that cannot be executed makes it impossible to design the OS to say as much. Lacking a good

Re: CPU swap questions

2009-10-26 Thread Len Gerstel
On Oct 26, 2009, at 8:06 AM, Silverhammer wrote: I now have a new question . . . What is an inexpensive way to boost performance on the GigE. I've seen the aftermarket processor upgrades, but they're more $ than I want to spend ($200-7500. If I can find a working CPU pulled from another

Re: Half time event

2009-10-26 Thread Len Gerstel
Folks, This thread is closed. An honest miss post by a member. Please no more posts about this. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G List --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3

THREAD CLOSED NO MORE POSTS re:Half time event

2009-10-27 Thread Len Gerstel
Folks, THIS THREAD IS CLOSED. NO MORE POSTS ON IT. A minor mistake was made by a member in sending this to the list. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 list --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group

Re: Help with - G4 Digital Audio.Dual 1.2 Gigadesing CPU

2009-11-07 Thread Len Gerstel
On Nov 7, 2009, at 2:30 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Nov 7, 2009, at 11:35 AM, Miguel Garcia Gell wrote: ...my Dual 1.2 CPU after upgrade from Tiger to Leopard is not *Dual* any more...the System Profile description show Processor Speed 1.2 Number of CPU 1 What does Activity Monitor

Re: receipt reply required for each message

2009-11-15 Thread Len Gerstel
On Nov 15, 2009, at 10:50 AM, Charles Lenington wrote: Is anyone else getting the acknowledgement message for all messages that nestami...@gmail.com sends to the list? Can someone chose Show Long Headers (View-Message-Long Headers) and forward me one of these. I have not been

Re: External floppy drive for G4

2009-11-21 Thread Len Gerstel
I have a Buslink model FDD1 I want to use as an external usb floppy drive with my G4 gigabit ethernet. I can't figure out which adapter to use. I have two that fit -- a 9 v, 800 MA, and a 3V, 300 MA. Anyone use this drive and know which adapter to use? Unfortunately, few makers put the same

Re: External floppy drive for G4

2009-11-21 Thread Len Gerstel
On Nov 21, 2009, at 3:26 PM, Bequette Jeff wrote: On Nov 21, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: I have a Buslink model FDD1 I want to use as an external usb floppy drive with my G4 gigabit ethernet. I can't figure out which adapter to use. I have two that fit -- a 9 v, 800 MA

Re: Video upgrade options for a Gigabit Ethernet G4

2009-11-25 Thread Len Gerstel
On Nov 23, 5:08 pm, Gorka L Martinez Mezo g...@gmx.net wrote: I`m slowly upgrading an old G4 Gigabit Ethernet for the young son of a friend. It is still used to play games and the original ATI Rage 128 with 16mb VRAM isn`t up to the task of running Medal of Honor as fluidly as it should.

Re: FAX from a Mac under OS X 10.5.7?

2009-12-01 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 1, 2009, at 5:12 PM, George R. Hozendorf wrote: Where can one find an Apple USB to Phone connector? An internet search didn't produce anything. I (forgive me Nanny) have a new Mac Mini that I'd love to be able to fax from through my modem. Thanks, George Do you have a USB

Re: LaserJet 4100n problem

2009-12-03 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 3, 2009, at 11:38 AM, Dan wrote: Dirty fuser seems to be the consensus (incl private replies). I'm poking around now for directions on how to get to it. Should be interesting; I've never been in a laser printer's guts before. This could be fun and/or messy. (Hopefully I'll have no

nanny note: Re: Eudora 6.2 Span Assasin links not syntacticalally correct.

2009-12-06 Thread Len Gerstel
Cliff, Attachments are not allowed on the list. I am deleting your post from the archives. If you wish, you may repost without the attachments. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 List On Dec 6, 2009, at 1:10 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote: miniG4 Tiger Eudora 6.2 My ISP offers

Re: 752126910 Your New Username Password

2009-12-09 Thread Len Gerstel
for new members so they can post to the group. Thanks, and let me know as soon as you can. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 List On Dec 8, 2009, at 10:30 PM, John Musbach wrote: Hi grandpa thought this might be of interest. On 12/8/09, Loren Beck quintupledkt...@catsalut.net

Re: Looking for Older Onyx

2009-12-09 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 9, 2009, at 7:04 PM, Richard Gerome wrote: You can't update the Mini to 10.4.11??? You can find it in the Apple archives downloads for updates!!! IIRC, the mini is Yersinia's dedicated Sims computer and some of her add ons won't run on anything higher than 10.4.2. That is why

Re: MDD CPU in GigE... Not possible?

2009-12-13 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 13, 2009, at 3:16 PM, PETER WARNER wrote: I feel like This has been hashed over here before, but I could not find it in a quick look at previous posts. Googling threw me for a loop, since I saw people talking about 12 volts on pin 4? So, can a MDD dual processor be put in a Dual 450

Re: 1Ghz G3 upgrade?

2009-12-15 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 15, 2009, at 9:36 AM, John Carmonne wrote: Morning, Anyone had any experience with these? I'm pretty tempted. Things holding me back are the need to give them another $13 or something to be able to run 10.4.11, and that I could almost bag a complete G4 system for the money on

Re: PCI _ SATA Controller cards

2009-12-21 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 21, 2009, at 1:56 PM, Clark Martin wrote: toothgrisle wrote: I'm looking for an PCI SATA controller card. snip I have the SeriTek/1S2 in my GigaBit Ethernet G4. I have the same card in my Digital Audio. Works fine for me in 10.3, . 4 and .5. Bootable with no problems. I have a

Re: PCI _ SATA Controller cards

2009-12-21 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 21, 2009, at 9:08 PM, Ross wrote: As regards the QS systems and the MDD, all have PCI-X slots.. PCI-X cards are usually backward compatible with PCI slots, though the actual bandwidth takes a considerable hit. Sorry, Ross. PCI X did not make an appearance until the G5s. And not in

Re: PCI _ SATA Controller cards

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 2009, at 10:47 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: On Dec 21, 2009, at 2:12 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: I have the same card in my Digital Audio. Works fine for me in 10.3, . 4 and .5. Bootable with no problems. I have a 1TB and a 500GB drive hanging off of it. Same here in my DA Dual 533

Re: PCI _ SATA Controller cards

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 2009, at 12:30 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Dec 22, 2009, at 9:57 AM, Len Gerstel wrote: Does anyone know if these get around the 128GB barrier when hooked to the onboard ATA? No they do not. All the adapter does is make the PATA controller think it's a PATA drive, the 128gb

Re: Large format printer

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 2009, at 4:29 PM, Kyle Hansen wrote: Does anyone know of a large format LASERJET printer? I have a friend who wants to replace her Epson 2000 with a Laserjet equivalent and I have never heard of such a beast. Any help would be appreciated. She's wealthy so cost

Help diagnosing a hardware failure...lots of possibly helpful info.

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
My home Mac has been running rock solid for months with only rare software crashes. My system is a DA with the following: OWC Dual 1.2GHz processor 1GB (2 matching 512MB sticks) Radeon 9600 pro with the pin traces cut Firmtek SATA card with 1TB (boot volume) and 500GB 120GB Seagate on main ata All

Re: Help diagnosing a hardware failure...lots of possibly helpful info.

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 9:18 pm, Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com wrote: My home Mac has been running rock solid for months with only rare software crashes. My system is a DA with the following: OWC Dual 1.2GHz processor 1GB (2 matching 512MB sticks) Radeon 9600 pro with the pin traces cut Firmtek SATA

Re: Help diagnosing a hardware failure...lots of possibly helpful info.

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 10:01 pm, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 6:48 PM -0800 12/22/2009, Len Gerstel wrote: OK, Just tried starting after pulling the pram and plug for 15 minutes. [etc] Ahm assumin it still bongs? Yep, still bongs. No echo bongs, just a single/ Strip the machine - one DIMM

Re: Help diagnosing a hardware failure...lots of possibly helpful info.

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 10:14 pm, Chance Reecher cnrtechh...@gmail.com wrote: Len, do you by any chance have the original CPU from that machine to swap back in? I know my MDD started acting almost exactly like that when my CPU was dying. Just a thought. Nope, but I may be hitting the swap list for one.

Re: Help diagnosing a hardware failure...lots of possibly helpful info.

2009-12-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 22, 10:33 pm, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: Len Gerstel wrote: My home Mac has been running rock solid for months with only rare software crashes. My system is a DA with the following: snip That it hung with two different drives and in the boot select screen implies it's

Re: cheap external hard drive hookup ??

2009-12-24 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 24, 2009, at 11:09 AM, jfMac wrote: Some time ago, someone (I think it was Bruce) recommended an inexpensive cable/adapter for hooking up external dives. I thought I bookmarked it, but... Does anybody know if the link below is an example of the reccomended solution?

Re: Retirement time 4 HP LaserJet6 MP?

2009-12-24 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 24, 2009, at 1:56 PM, Stanton Mitrany wrote: Our HP LaserJet6 MP is producing secondary images following the initial image of text within general blotching concentrated primarily down the middle of each page. Is this inexpensively remedied, or is it time to retire this faithful

Re: How to stop printing in progress

2009-12-28 Thread Len Gerstel
On Dec 28, 2009, at 11:09 AM, Dale Hoffman wrote: I've just pulled the paper tray from our Apple Laserwriter because someone inadvertently launched a print job of indeterminate length. I'm getting continuous duplicates of a single page with over 100 printed so far. The job is in the

Re: Which G?

2010-01-02 Thread Len Gerstel
128s for not much more than shipping. That is the lowest I would consider since 867MHz will install 10.5 with no hacks required. http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap?hl=en and the full group FAQ are at: http://lowendmac.com/lists/swap.html Len Gerstel -- You received this message because

Re: OS 9.2.2 -- is there a way to use modern inkjet (Lexmark 9500 series) ?

2010-01-07 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jan 7, 2010, at 1:03 AM, Tim Renner wrote: I briefly flirted with using Print Driver Utility or some such beast to generate a Chooser device to direct LPT protocol print jobs toward a fixed IP address, but wasn't able to get it to work. Is this a viable tactic? Is there another solution?

Re: shut down pop-up

2010-01-21 Thread Len Gerstel
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 -- Or just hit the power key on the keyboard, then hit enter The pop up is to prevent accidental

Re: shut down pop-up

2010-01-21 Thread Len Gerstel
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

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

2010-01-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jan 22, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Dan wrote: At 12:51 PM -0800 1/21/2010, Jonas Ulrich wrote: Yes, Apple is dropping support for PPC machines and Tiger in general. I've seen information about Apple no longer providing parts for PowerPC-based Mac repairs, in some cases. But as for no longer

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

2010-01-22 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jan 22, 2010, at 4:56 PM, Dan wrote: At 4:37 PM -0500 1/22/2010, Len Gerstel wrote: On Jan 22, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Dan wrote: At 12:51 PM -0800 1/21/2010, Jonas Ulrich wrote: Yes, Apple is dropping support for PPC machines and Tiger in general. I've seen information about Apple

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

2010-01-23 Thread Len Gerstel
On Jan 23, 2010, at 1:06 AM, Fabian Fang wrote: On Jan 22, 2010, at 1:37 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: On Jan 22, 2010, at 4:18 PM, Dan wrote: At 12:51 PM -0800 1/21/2010, Jonas Ulrich wrote: Yes, Apple is dropping support for PPC machines and Tiger in general. I've seen information about

Re: Quicksilver 867 mhz cpu compatibility with what G4???

2010-02-03 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 1, 8:15 pm, Ricardo Sevilla ae86dr...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering what other G4s could a Quicksilver cpu fit into? It is an 867 mhz cpu. The easy mod is for a Digital Audio. You need to add a 12v line to the card from a drive power plug. Not hard and I can send you a link if

Re: SSD

2010-02-03 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:24 AM, Ed Grey wrote: On Jan 31, 10:33 am, iJohn zjboyguard-ggro...@yahoo.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Ed Grey edwg...@gmail.com wrote: Are there any SSD's that plug into a PCI slot? That would be very handy for a desktop machine, and would avoid taking a

Re: SSD

2010-02-03 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 3, 2010, at 11:09 PM, Kasey Smith wrote: On Feb 3, 2010, at 8:27 PM, Len Gerstel wrote: On Feb 1, 2010, at 3:24 AM, Ed Grey wrote: On Jan 31, 10:33 am, iJohn zjboyguard-ggro...@yahoo.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 1:41 AM, Ed Grey edwg...@gmail.com wrote: Are there any SSD's

Re: 5v power adapters

2010-02-09 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 9, 2010, at 10:00 AM, John Carmonne wrote: On Feb 9, 2010, at 6:16 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Feb 8, 2010, at 8:53 PM, JOHN CARMONNE wrote: Hi All I want to buy a 5v power adapter that I can use on most of my stuff ilke external FW USB drives and Pc cards cards and such. I

Re: Beige Desktop Ram Question

2010-02-09 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 9, 2010, at 4:35 PM, Da'Birdman wrote: Gus, When you're shopping for RAM for a Desktop Beige, make sure to buy low profile RAM, as the full size sticks will not allow the top portion of the casing to snap into place. There is a semi easy fix for this. The fan shroud for the power

Nanny note Re: iMac G5 2GHZ Graphics Problem

2010-02-09 Thread Len Gerstel
service ton the list. In the future, either offer to email the attachment off list to interested parties, or to post the jpeg on a photo sharing site and post the link in your email. Thanks,. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 List On Feb 7, 2010, at 2:36 AM, Jonas Ulrich wrote

Re: Mac Mini G4 with double hard drive a possible solution?

2010-02-12 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 12, 2010, at 2:14 PM, carmo...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/12/10 10:56:53 AM, zjboyguard- ggro...@yahoo.com writes: Another question for the OP. I also found this thread on another board? It sounds like you may have started it.

Re: istat menu = cpu 1148 degree F temp??

2010-02-13 Thread Len Gerstel
be amazed at the hits you will get. Len Gerstel List Nanny -- 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: DL DVD burning

2010-02-14 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 14, 2010, at 11:22 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: MDRP made a file with suffix .ripping I changed it to .iso, and dragged that file to Toast. It created another coaster, mainly because Toast added directory files and burned it as a Finder type file ... not as a video. Just changing

Re: Slow iMac G3

2010-02-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 16, 2010, at 11:05 AM, carmo...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/16/10 7:44:20 AM, dantear...@gmail.com writes: I have 3 Imac G3s one 700MHz and two 600MHz. One of the iMac 600s is very slow compared to the other two. All machines have the same systems via CCC. The profiler specs

Re: Slow iMac G3

2010-02-16 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 16, 2010, at 11:50 AM, carmo...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/16/10 8:22:28 AM, lgers...@gmail.com writes: The slow is a beach ball for a while before opening and closing files. All three machines have the exact same HDD contents via CCC. All machines have the same exact

Re: Ft. Hood

2010-02-20 Thread Len Gerstel
This is completely off topic and this thread is closed. No more posts regarding this. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 Mac list -- 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

Re: PM G5 RAID

2010-02-23 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 23, 2010, at 1:40 PM, carmo...@aol.com wrote: Hi All I have a PM G5 2.7 DUAL and I'm installing a Jive 5 unit and a Seritek card to allow 5 2TB drives internally. I need some expert advise on how and what type of Raid system I need to store and quickly access a large music and

Re: Need for list message morphing rule

2010-02-23 Thread Len Gerstel
the other LEM lists. Len Gerstel lgers...@gmail.com List Nanny G3-5 list -- 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: Guidance on Webcam - better list to keep the piece here

2010-02-23 Thread Len Gerstel
On Feb 23, 2010, at 5:04 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: I looked at his thread. With the current story in the news who is to say he does not have a credible concern regarding computers he may fix and give to needy students? Why deride him for simply asking? Is that the spirit that LEM

Re: Question of contamination: virus defense, safety

2010-02-26 Thread Len Gerstel
Boy, do I long for the days where this list would require bottom posting. On Feb 26, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Jonas Lopez wrote: QUESTION: Do I run any risk to my Mac and or the house ethernet with this possible connection that provides an access point for a virus of unknown existence and threat?

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