Re: Need big LCD monitor recommendation for G5

2008-10-12 Thread Robert MacLeay
Here's a helpful site that discuss the differences between monitors: http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/s-ips-lcd-list.php So, I'll ask for advice from users of different monitors here. What brand offers a good LCD in the 22-24 size with a crisp, sharp picture, good viewing angles, fast

Re: Where do I learn about long lasting cdr's or dvdr's ????

2009-01-05 Thread Robert MacLeay
Some personal data points to add to the discussion: Wooden box = bad idea! You want a CHEMICALLY INERT container. Wood has all sorts of acids/ resins/whatever that may leach out and attack/contaminate the dyes that hold the data on your precious disks. Go for stainless steel (good luck finding

Re: Was The question of the day? Now, Very old file, newer Mac

2009-01-17 Thread Robert MacLeay
Files: You really need to know what program he was/is using if you want to convert the files to whatever software he'll be using in the future. If he is only after saving the content, copy/paste from whatever into TeachText and save as a plain text file. Otherwise, print to PostScript using the

Re: Need suggestion for video-ing desktop

2009-01-26 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Jan 25, 10:12 pm, Dana Collins dlcatft...@verizon.net wrote: Looks like I need to record some desktop control actions for class demonstrations. I know good ol' Snap Z Pro does this fairly well, but does anyone have better suggestions from yoour experiences? I have used IShowU with great

Re: Which html email program

2009-02-01 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Jan 31, 3:22 pm, Jonas Lopez jonaslo...@yahoo.com wrote: I now need to send out email in the html format with pictures etc. as a Newsletter to about 2,000 addresses each month. I need your guidance on how to do this Like everybody said, BUT... If you create the HTML in an external HTML

Re: What is my G4 Powerbook worth?

2009-02-07 Thread Robert MacLeay
There are plenty of broken PowerBooks selling on eBay. Check out the auctions and you will get a feel what people are willing to pay for them. On Feb 7, 1:40 pm, Jeff Fox darkgu...@gmail.com wrote: I was recently given a G4 Powerbook. When it is powered on it displays the Apple logo and then

Re: Firefox Issues

2009-02-11 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Feb 11, 1:09 pm, Steve R mailing.lists.2...@gmail.com wrote: What about using the video screen capture aspect of applications like Snap X Pro ? Steve R I have successfully used IShowU to watch the beeb (and the clever 2- part Apple ads on the NY Times site ) and save as a QuickTime movie.

Re: Bondi iMac

2009-02-19 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Feb 19, 2:57 pm, R. A. Cantrell rac...@gmail.com wrote: ... it will not mount any OS from a CD. I've tried the HDST disk again, a generic 9.1 disk, Disk Warrior, and an Apple Hardware test disk. Try this (This is not recommended practice and could possibly harm your controller or drive!),

Re: Firewire Question

2009-03-05 Thread Robert MacLeay
I would start by seeing whether the device is detected. Does it show up in DIsk Utility? If so, can you see the disk? If you can, you may need to reformat the disk; if not play with jumpers and any other settings you can find. If it does not show up in DU, open System Profiler and look at

Re: How to block ads in Safari 3.2.1 in Leopard?

2009-03-28 Thread Robert MacLeay
So if these sites annoy you so much, why do you return there? Here is the canned message I keep on hand for such places: Dear webmaster, Your website annoys me. Every time I came here, you showed me distracting and offensive animated ads that insult my intelligence. Do you really think

Re: Which OS for 2 Handme down Machines - which one(s)? and are they worth it?

2009-05-12 Thread Robert MacLeay
Regarding the iBook: A Mac running OS X with only 256 MB of RAM is essentially nonfunctional; You MUST max out the RAM. As for the iBook's battery, is someone forcing you to use this as a portable? It will run just fine with its current battery, if you leave it plugged in all the time. Children

Re: AHA-2940U2

2009-08-11 Thread Robert MacLeay
Very likely _IF_ it is the Mac version (AHA-2940U2B/MAC). Adaptec made a Mac-specific version of this card, which suggests that the plain one may have problems. I have an Adaptec AHA-2950U2B/MAC, which works great in a G4-upgraded Blue White running 10.4.11. On the dark side, the two cards are

Re: Elgato EyeTV on a G4?

2009-09-23 Thread Robert MacLeay
Your problem is a bit more fundamental; your G4 simply does not have the horsepower to play HD content. Elgato recommends a dual G5 as the minimum hardware for HD. That's bare minimum. I realize that it must hurt, but technologically speaking, all PowerPC Macs are obsolete and falling further

Re: Leopard or Tiger?

2009-12-08 Thread Robert MacLeay
Where primarily are you going to be using your PowerBook? With all versions of OSX, disk use is heavy and HD read/write times have a bigger effect on responsiveness than just about anything else, even RAM, assuming you have enough. If your PowerBook will be spending most of the time sitting on

Re: OSX5 vs. OSX4

2010-01-17 Thread Robert MacLeay
To find out what is taking up all that space in a PDF, in Acrobat 8 Pro, go to Advanced PDF Optimizer Audit space usage On Jan 16, 6:56 am, Tom Field tgfie...@gmail.com wrote: I have a G5 running 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 on partiitions. When I converted several postscript files into pdfs and

Re: OT Disk Catalog SW

2010-02-10 Thread Robert MacLeay
I tried several back in 2006, including some bundled apps that were free to use, and in the end chose to buy CDFinder. I have been pleased with it, continue to use it, and recommend it. On Feb 10, 2:09 pm, M Christol chris...@fuse.net wrote: Anybody have any experience with Disk Cataloging

Re: running OS 9.2 from a folder vs a partition.

2010-02-19 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Feb 18, 11:41 pm, deadwinter thecar...@gmail.com wrote: I thought I had a partition for 10.2 and another for OS9.2, but upon closer examination it looks like I have OS 10.2 and a folder labeled OS9 applications, OS 9 System, etc.  In the Startup Disk control panel, I can choose that the

Re: Seeing a networked computer's screen ?

2010-03-26 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Mar 26, 9:12 am, Cliff Rediger redicl...@yahoo.com wrote: ... I'm wondering if there is a way that I could actually see his screen and thereby direct him what to do, or even better remotely open and close files, and reboot apps on his machine ? The cheapest and easiest way to see each

Re: Power Mac G5 – to buy or not to buy?

2010-08-04 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Jul 25, 11:25 am, ah...clem boneheads...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 25, 1:48 am, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: Anecdotal evidence says that the liquid-cooled G5 need to run   24/7/365, and the more often they're shutdown the quicker they have   issues with the coolant causing

Re: Is LogMeIn the answer?

2011-01-20 Thread Robert MacLeay
Can he follow instructions? If so... Skype is free, and its screen-sharing function will let you see his screen on your own computer (it works cross-platform!) while you hold a conversation with him. You won't actually control his computer, but you can see what he's looking at, and he can see you

Re: Timer

2011-02-26 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Feb 26, 6:27 pm, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: Is there a timer I can get for my Mac that I can set to remind me audibly of an elapsed amount of time to help with my cooking? Cuppa is free and customizable: http://www.nathanatos.com/software -- You received this message because

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-18 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Mar 17, 9:48 pm, Doug McNutt dougl...@macnauchtan.com wrote: -- Give me liberty or give me Obamacare -- Snarky political comments are NOT appropriate to this 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

Re: Is there a way...

2011-10-23 Thread Robert MacLeay
This information will be in the file AlbumData.xml stored in ~/ Pictures/iPhoto Library. Depending on the version of iPhoto, the library may be a package. Open the package by Control-clicking on iPhoto Library and selecting Show Package Contents. Drag AlbumData.xml to a web browser to view it.

Re: Spillage on keyboard - broken beyond repair?

2013-01-17 Thread Robert MacLeay
On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:42:55 PM UTC-7, Mac User #330250 wrote: Did I plug it in too early? Could it really be broken beyond repair? All suggestions are wellcome… You can buy 99.953% isopropyl alcohol for electronics cleaning at the usual places. I paid $7.99 for a liter of it at