Re: Picasa?

2009-01-11 Thread Steve R
e website. I did the iPhoto tour and it 'seems' to have some new features that may win you over. I'm not a big digital photo collector so it may be all hype. Regardless, I'm thinking you might want to wait a few more weeks before you do any

Re: Get rid of account

2009-01-14 Thread Steve R
#x27;t able to empty the Trash at that point in time, restarting with the original drive should release the files so you can trash them. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for th

Re: RAM prices going up??

2009-01-14 Thread Steve R
I don't care. I've listed the G5 on my local kijiji just to get rid of it. (And as an aside, I've also had to turn the heat on in the computer room for the first time this winter now that my blast furnace isn't keeping me warm.) FWIW. Steve R --~--~-~--~~

Re: Can't Download iWork '09

2009-01-14 Thread Steve R
e a torrent file to grab it --- any bad pieces will be resent until you get a good file. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 p

stripped screw RAM cover iMac

2009-01-15 Thread Steve R
am able to remove it? Do I pack up the iMac and return it for another one? There are no local stores. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 deskto

Re: stripped screw RAM cover iMac

2009-01-16 Thread Steve R
At 4:22 PM -0800 1/15/09, glen posted: > - Original Message >> From: Steve R >> My new RAM arrived this morning to upgrade the refurbished iMac >> (aluminum) and when I turned it over, I immediately saw that the >> phillips head screw has been stripped

New RAM & DVD Burner slow down (was....)

2009-01-16 Thread Steve R
0World%20Computing/6400DDR2S4MP/> Tomorrow I'm going to clone the drive and reinstall the OS plus Toast to see if I get the same results on the internal drive but if I don't have to because someone sees a hint.... all the more better. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---

Re: New RAM & DVD Burner slow down (was....)

2009-01-17 Thread Steve R
At 9:58 AM -0500 1/17/09, Dan posted: > At 1:24 AM -0500 1/17/2009, Steve R wrote: > > I'm confused. Why exactly do you think a bad stick of memory would > cause one DVD burner to talk at a lower speed while the other DVD > burner is fine? Are you seeing error message

Re: New RAM & DVD Burner slow down (was....)

2009-01-17 Thread Steve R
the OEM chips and on the OWC upgrade RAM, which match again with what System Profile is telling me for both sets of RAM. Google/versiontracker/macupdate are not helpful in telling me how to go about real world testing of the system bus. Got any sug

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

2009-01-17 Thread Steve R
n. If the files are too large to mail and you don't want to split them, try an online storage site -- a bit of a slog to upload/download but the files get to your computer. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed L

'Do I Need More Memory?' app & Leopard

2009-01-18 Thread Steve R
Does anyone know if the utility 'Do I Need More Memory?' (last updated in 2003) is still relevant/accurate for Leopard? <http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10912/do-i-need-more-memory%3f> Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message

Re: 'Do I Need More Memory?' app & Leopard

2009-01-18 Thread Steve R
At 7:49 AM -0800 1/18/09, Jeffrey Engle posted: > looks like it's "no longer supported" http://www.hillmanminx.net/dinmm/ > On Jan 18, 2009, at 7:39 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Does anyone know if the utility 'Do I Need More Memory?' (last >&

G3 hard drive question

2009-01-19 Thread Steve R
Does the 120GB hard drive/partition restriction for G3 B&W also include SATA drives on expansion cards? (250GB SATA split 40GB for OS and remainder for files/storage) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Re: G3 hard drive question

2009-01-19 Thread Steve R
At 4:22 PM -0800 1/19/09, PeterH posted: > On Jan 19, 2009, at 3:52 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> Does the 120GB hard drive/partition restriction for G3 B&W also >> include SATA drives on expansion cards? > > No. > > SATA dr

powermac G5 drive bay question

2009-01-21 Thread Steve R
When the G5 shipped, it had one drive installed in the upper bay. Is there any reason to have a one-drive G5 using that upper bay, or can I re/install one-drive in the lower easier-to-access bay? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

Re: powermac G5 drive bay question

2009-01-21 Thread Steve R
At 12:06 PM -0600 1/21/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Jan 21, 2009, at 8:50 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> When the G5 shipped, it had one drive installed in the upper bay. Is >> there any reason to have a one-drive G5 using that upper bay, or can >> I re/install one-driv

Re: powermac G5 drive bay question

2009-01-21 Thread Steve R
At 2:12 PM -0700 1/21/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Jan 21, 2009, at 11:45 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> The upper bay is harder to get the drive out. The G5 is being lent >> out to a switcher who is constantly bringing her PC that she uses now >> to the neighbour to fix

Re: Sata drive in my MDD?

2009-01-25 Thread Steve R
with it. I have the same card for my G3 B&W/10.4.11 and it's been flawless and bootable for the past 2+ years. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G

D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-28 Thread Steve R
uld be aware of before starting? I plan on using it as two separate drives with iTunes server, BitTorrent, storage and possibly playing with the Fun plug-in everyone is raving about on the forums. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Ximeta Re: D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-28 Thread Steve R
one Mac and read on the other. I've also had a third iBook mounted read only. Don't forget the order -- computer on, NAS on, NAS Utility on the read/write computer to mount, then the NAS Utility on the read computer to mount. To unmount the drive, it

Re: Ximeta Re: D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-28 Thread Steve R
to mount. To unmount the >> drive, it has to be Ejected first and then Unmounted through the NAS >> Utility on each computer. >> >> Support/Downloads/MacOS >> <http://www.ximeta.com/web/> >> >> Steve R > > Yes, I have the latest software.

Re: D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-29 Thread Steve R
installation, which dragged into the night. So back to restart both computer and NAS but still I can't seem to access via smb or see the drive at all. Everything offered by websites is based on seeing the drive to get it to mount. Any thoughts? Find a PC friend to finish the installation? S

Re: USB 2 on B&W G3

2009-01-29 Thread Steve R
ds of >>hours estimated to copy my iTunes library vs. an hour on my PowerBook >>with the same external drive. Are you copying to a USB 2.0 device? Have you got your mouse (1.1?) on the card -- if so move it back to the built-in USB. I found, and it may not be universal, that a 1.1 de

Re: More Yahoo! Widget Woes

2009-01-29 Thread Steve R
iding? Help! Does the widget load on your Finder Menu bar (across the top of the screen)? If that's the case, see if you can remove it via a dropdown menu? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac'

Re: G5 sound input problem

2009-01-29 Thread Steve R
urce > between applications. Seems to work, but again, no gain. > > These all seem to work normally, I suppose there could be a conflict > of some sort? > > Any ideas, I'd like to get a microphone working if possible? Same results as you on the single G5 -- dug out my old

Re: D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-29 Thread Steve R
At 9:39 AM -0700 1/29/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Jan 29, 2009, at 8:50 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> At 4:26 PM -0700 1/28/09, Bruce Johnson posted: >>> I just got a VOX NM1 enclosure only, from Geeks.com for $24, another >>> $70 for a 500G drive and I ha

New release of MacOSaiX

2009-01-30 Thread Steve R
I first heard of this great freeware app to turn many pictures into one large mosaic on this list and it's been a while since it was upgraded. A new version was released this week -- <http://homepage.mac.com/knarf/MacOSaiX/> Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~-

Re: Router problem?

2009-01-30 Thread Steve R
next? Hook the G4 direct to the modem. If it pulls an IP address, it's your settings. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 - wi

Re: D-Link DNS-323 -- any users?

2009-01-31 Thread Steve R
At 6:50 AM -0700 1/30/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Jan 29, 2009, at 11:16 PM, Steve R wrote: >> >> I've been at this most of the day and into the night, resetting >> several times, reformatting twice and although I can get into the >> D-Link interface same

filename.dmg.bin

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
I'm having a heck of a time opening a filename.dmg.bin download. I downloaded Expander 2009 and it won't work. So I tried the first version of Expander for OS X and it won't work. I redownloaded the file and tried again. Nothing. Any suggest

Re: filename.dmg.bin

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
At 12:47 PM -0500 2/1/09, Charles Davis posted: > On Feb 1, 2009, at 12:35 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> I'm having a heck of a time opening a filename.dmg.bin download. I >> downloaded Expander 2009 and it won't work. So I tried the first >> version o

Re: Quicktime Vs Aspyr

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
At 5:31 PM -0500 2/1/09, Dana Collins posted: > This, and other like issues, makes me wonder if anyone out there has ever > developed an ftp site that provided downloads of various (if not all) > versions of QuickTime, in .smi and .dmg images. I got pretty good at going > to the Apple download

Re: Quicktime Vs Aspyr

2009-02-01 Thread Steve R
At 5:31 PM -0500 2/1/09, Dana Collins posted: > This, and other like issues, makes me wonder if anyone out there has ever > developed an ftp site that provided downloads of various (if not all) > versions of QuickTime, in .smi and .dmg images. I got pretty good at going > to the Apple download

Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
2 = lower transfers Now I'm pretty certain the router plays a role in speeds so what specs should I be looking at to see if the router can handle CAT-6 speeds? Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac

Re: Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 11:38 AM -0700 2/2/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 11:17 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Just wanting to check that my understanding is correct. When I >> upgrade from CAT-5 to CAT-6, I can upgrade sections of my LAN one >> step at a time, and have h

Re: Upgrading CAT-5 to CAT-6

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 1:35 PM -0700 2/2/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 12:33 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Only in my dreams? So, using MenuMeters to monitor my Ethernet >> speeds, I'm seeing upwards of 10MB (averaging around 9MB) between the >> iMac and the NAS w

Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
pe in Terminal to read the mail? Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 3:44 PM -0600 2/2/09, Dennis Myhand posted: > Steve R wrote: >> When I open Terminal, it tells me I have new mail. Is this somehow >> telling me Eudora has new mail (which is not set to download at a set >> time, and I already know I have unread messages in the In Box

Re: Terminal tells me I have new mail

2009-02-02 Thread Steve R
At 3:37 PM -0600 2/2/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Feb 2, 2009, at 3:21 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> When I open Terminal, it tells me I have new mail. > > > This makes no sense. > > You'd need to execute some command unless the link you're launching > Ter

irc:// -- how to open in non-browser application?

2009-02-05 Thread Steve R
pen in Snak but continuing on the link opens in Safari. Right-Click/Option-Click isn't giving me a dropdown menu to open in a different app. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for t

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
ple+Find? > > Or is there something else? Apple Menu/Recent Items/Documents? System Preferences/Appearance/Number of Documents? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those usi

BBS on OS X Leopard

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
Does anyone have recommendations for BBS software that is compatible with Leopard? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 - w

Re: BBS on OS X Leopard

2009-02-10 Thread Steve R
At 10:04 AM -0700 2/10/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 10, 2009, at 9:39 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Does anyone have recommendations for BBS software that is compatible >> with Leopard? >> > > BBS, like 'call this phone number and get on the b

Re: Firefox Issues

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
video. Thanks for that Bruce. It's refreshing and good to know that I'm not the only one in the struggle. What about using the video screen capture aspect of applications like Snap X Pro ? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message beca

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
7;s Go menu? I'm not seeing it on Leopard (I might have disabled it or it might have been a Default Folders preference which I don't have loaded in Leopard.) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low E

Re: Recent Documents on OS10.4?

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
At 3:25 PM -0500 2/11/09, Dan posted: > At 3:12 PM -0500 2/11/2009, Steve R wrote: >> >>Didn't 10.4 have a Favourites feature in Finder's Go menu? I'm not >>seeing it on Leopard > > Tiger has a "Recent folders" item in the Go menu. Then

NAS question

2009-02-11 Thread Steve R
re happening? FileBuddy doesn't like Unix. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: NAS question

2009-02-12 Thread Steve R
At 7:08 AM -0700 2/12/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Feb 11, 2009, at 9:43 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Having a constant problem with the NAS paths for some reason. I chose >> >> /Volume_1/folder >> >> as a path in an application. Everything is fin

nmblookup/netbios-ns

2009-02-15 Thread Steve R
ermission Until Quit, yet within minutes the windows are back again (for Safari, TextEdit and Finder.) Details are always showing the Parent Application (ie path always shows Mac apps or processes) I'm not wanting to deny access, but "netbios" -- is that

adding network printer

2009-02-20 Thread Steve R
ut trying to do that gets me a Reprimand for trying. I tried creating lpd and renaming, same slap on the wrist. So what are the settings for adding a USB printer on a print server? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscr

Re: Fool'em

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
that are any hidden files the programmer may have added, and these hidden files were far more common pre-X to stop duplicating discs. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group fo

Re: upgrading firmware on blue and white??

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
At 11:32 PM -0500 2/22/09, Dana Collins posted: On 2/22/09 10:45 PM, jonas ulrich of <>jonasulrich3...@gmail.com sent How do you upgrade firmware on a blue and whiter powermac? I heard that there is a firmware update to get it to except g4 upgrade cards. -Jonas Hi Jonas, Yes you are right, the

Re: upgrading firmware on blue and white??

2009-02-22 Thread Steve R
At 10:26 PM -0800 2/22/09, jonas ulrich posted: > the link isn't working. how do i get it off the mac update? > > On 2/22/09, Steve R wrote: >> >> At 11:32 PM -0500 2/22/09, Dana Collins posted: >> >> On 2/22/09 10:45 PM, jonas ulrich of <>jonas

Re: Parallels or VMware Fusion

2009-02-25 Thread Steve R
using Windows. I tried Parallels... still hated Windows, perhaps even more. So I tried VMWare... and I might even start hating Windows less than before. Same Windows Vista Ultimate, only difference was VMWare. So I'd vote VMWare for ease of use

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
neighbour also changed ISPs and did hack his new ISP modem, which has been working fine with the 4 ports and wireless for more than a year. (He has more money than me to replace the modem if he messed up.) Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this messag

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
need to be verified after the change. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 h

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
ns of Dialup/BSoD? Check out their website <http://bsodtv.org> for their blogs and web episodes. Their stuff is Windows-centric and way over my head but it is interesting to see what can be done with older equipment. Their stuff is also showing up on legal torrents and usene

Re: Modem question... From the Desk of Scott Fiore

2009-02-27 Thread Steve R
At 4:04 PM -0500 2/27/09, Dan posted: > At 3:25 PM -0500 2/27/2009, Steve R wrote: >>At 2:08 PM -0500 2/27/09, Dan posted: >>>Now you're talking about changing normal config parameters that the >>>cable company doesn't care about - things on the LAN

Re: Need graphics utility question.

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
t part of the photo is >>> cropped each time, but I need the cropped dimensions to always be the >>> same. >>> >>> IS there a way to define a set clipping region or cropping box then >>> apply it to each p

re: opening favorite recent documents

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
all video on the site to tell you about the app. If you like the app, you can register at MacHeist <http://www.macheist.com> and get it for free. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 Lis

Re: Firewire hard drives not mounting

2009-02-28 Thread Steve R
into similar problems with a G3 iMac in OS X. I found that rebooting into OS 9 to mount the partitions worked to make them visible in OS X. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for t

Re: background noise

2009-03-06 Thread Steve R
would have cost to buy a new iMic. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Apple jumped the shark...

2009-03-06 Thread Steve R
an inventions haven't kept pace with other countries -- too many lawyers stopping innovations. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Ma

Re: Safari 4 Public Beta available today

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
because there is nothing else that competes. I'm waiting patiently for Snow Leopard before updating Safari, and long ago gave up on Reader when Preview suits my .pdf needs. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Time-Warner installed router

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
Is the Time-Warner router user configurable? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Time-Warner installed router

2009-03-07 Thread Steve R
At 8:07 PM -0500 3/7/09, insightinmind posted: > On Mar 7, 2009, at 5:05 PM, Dan wrote: > >> >> At 4:45 PM -0500 3/7/2009, Steve R wrote: >>> Is the Time-Warner router user configurable? > > You might find something on it here: > http://www.dslreports.com/

Re: adding network printer

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
of people have benefited from > this. Goodluck. Perhaps you'd get more help if you name your sever and > model here: > http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20060404021600193 > > Steve R wrote: >> Short question: What are the settings in Print & Fax for ad

Safari 4 - Refresh?

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
Where did the Refresh button go? I'm not even finding it under Customise Toolbar? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Safari 4 - Refresh?

2009-03-13 Thread Steve R
At 12:02 PM -0400 3/13/09, Dan posted: > At 11:31 AM -0400 3/13/2009, Steve R wrote: >>Where did the Refresh button go? I'm not even finding it under >>Customise Toolbar? > > The spinning thingy on the right of the address field. > > Or (what I did) change the

Re: iMac resists Safari upgrade

2009-03-14 Thread Steve R
er version of > Safari works for the test user, you know the problem is not with the > OS or Safari, it's something in your user profile, such as a plug-in > or messed up settings, etc. I've had this problem before. Turned out to be one of the pl

Re: Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-14 Thread Steve R
year some time. I've used Gunk brand non-flammable electrical contact cleaner purchased at the farm supply store on the B&W and G5, *outside* on a non-windy sunny day. The amount of gunk that came out... Both computers ran fine afterwards. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---

iCal 3.0.6 - 2 Home calendars

2009-03-15 Thread Steve R
g the other calendars to react, either disappearing events from those calendars or reordering the order of multiple events on the same day. Since I'm not wanting to lose my calendars, I'm looking for suggestions on how to fix the 2-Home calendars that are affecting the entire calendar.

Re: iMac G5 Crashing

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
rom 10.5.4. I went back to stability with 10.4.11, and gave the thing away to a Windows user after I couldn't find a local buyer willing to part with $300. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-

Needed Network Monitor recommendation/Leopard

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
My internet connection is going up and down, yet whenever the ISP checks, they aren't finding a problem. So I'm wanting an app, freeware preferably, that will monitor and allow a text printout showing when the connection is active and when it dies. Any recommendations for Leopard

Re: Needed Network Monitor recommendation/Leopard

2009-03-17 Thread Steve R
At 7:43 AM -0500 3/17/09, Dennis Myhand posted: > Steve R wrote: >> My internet connection is going up and down, yet whenever the ISP >> checks, they aren't finding a problem. So I'm wanting an app, >> freeware preferably, that will monitor and allow a tex

Re: Slightly OT: The weirdest computer cleaning question ever

2009-03-22 Thread Steve R
cleaning solution with australian tea tree oil in it -- Home Hardware's Natura spray cleaner -- and discovered that the day old coffee stain wasn't the only thing it wiped from the desk. The set-in ink stain disappeared too. <http://www.homeha

Re: Slightly OT: The weirdest computer cleaning question ever

2009-03-23 Thread Steve R
robably will next time around or if I can find someone who hasn't torn both rotator cuffs to do the scrubbing.) My sister's friend turned me on to it because the strokes have lessened my strength and I needed a stronger cleaner. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~-

RSPlug Trojan horse for Mac OS X

2009-03-25 Thread Steve R
--~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Pow

"Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
Now that more manufacturers are coming out with the so-called 'green' drives, and since there is a current thread on servers, I'm wondering if green drives are counter-intuitive for those wanting to upgrade servers that are rarely in an idle

Re: Worms in clear plastic keyboard

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
ng a >> new keyboard as there is a reason you have maggots in it. >> -Jonas I've taken keyboards apart for cleaning, even running the various components under running water after taking a toothbrush to various parts. Leave them to drain and dry for at least 24 hours. And

Re: Installing 3rd Party Drivers under OS X 10.5.6

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
quot;Any" -- follow that bar over to the far right, click on the + option. Choose File Visibility, or my usual is System files. Choose invisible/visible. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's

Re: "Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
At 1:16 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> Now that more manufacturers are coming out with the so-called 'green' >> drives, and since there is a current thread on servers, I'm wondering >&g

Re: "Green" hard drives

2009-03-26 Thread Steve R
At 1:55 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:48 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> >> At 1:16 PM -0700 3/26/09, Bruce Johnson posted: >>> On Mar 26, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Steve R wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Now that more

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-03-31 Thread Steve R
? The only limitation is the 4GB file size limit. Format the drive on the Mac, add files. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread Steve R
ming video or audio ("idle entertainment") I'd recommend checking out which format needs to be used before filling the drive. Otherwise, you'll spend a lot of time moving files to reformat it. Steve R BTDT --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this mess

Re: Is "paragon" ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread Steve R
At 7:46 AM -0700 4/1/09, aussieshepsrock posted: > On Apr 1, 1:50 am, Steve R wrote: >> At 8:25 PM -0700 3/31/09, aussieshepsrock posted: >> >> > I'm entering a mixed marriage (girlfriend is a PC user) and I'm >> > considering options f

Re: end of life Apple computers

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
onditioned again. To find reconditioned on Apple's site, type 'reconditioned' into the search box. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and

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

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
to the features I like with Eudora and nothing so far has come close. Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 Po

Re: Test Programs for an ATI Radeon 9800Pro in a G4

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
ar > with games on a mac ... > To stress the cpu (and I'd guess the compatibility of a video card?) I was told to create multiple instances of Apple's Chess (Command-D will duplicate what's needed) and then set the preferences for each for computer vs. computer. fwiw. Steve R --

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

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
At 11:24 PM -0400 4/3/09, Dan posted: > At 9:27 PM -0400 4/3/2009, Steve R wrote: >>At 5:54 PM -0700 4/3/09, Maretta Holden posted: >>>I too am still using Eudora >> >>I've noticed a problem with Eudora 6.2.4 since upgrading to Leopard. >>Occasionally

Re: resurrecting a hard drive?

2009-04-03 Thread Steve R
e devices. The only caveat... if you loan it to a friend to use on his drive, be there when he hooks it up or better yet, hook it up yourself. That's how mine all of a sudden stopped working and he "didn't even take it out of the box." [not] Steve R --~--~-~--~

Re: resurrecting a hard drive?

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
At 11:25 PM -0700 4/3/09, Kyle Hansen posted: > On 4/3/09 11:00 PM, "Steve R" Broadcast into > the ether: > >>> I meant to ask before ... is there any danger that a hard drive >>> spinning at 7200rpm will flip out and take off across a room? &g

Re: Migration from G4 Tiger to new Mini Leopard

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
I'm seeing on the US sites which is usually not the case. <http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=242768&CatId=472> Thanks Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End

Re: Migration from G4 Tiger to new Mini Leopard

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
At 9:29 AM -0700 4/4/09, Bruce Johnson posted: > On Apr 4, 2009, at 8:28 AM, Steve R wrote: > >> Is this adapter from Tigerdirect.ca the right adapter >> to finally use my Firewire 800 port with my Firewire 400 peripherals? >> It's cheaper by half of the adapte

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-04 Thread Steve R
gnets?? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

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

2009-04-05 Thread Steve R
/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! >> > I found a copy here: <http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/30676/mailforge> >

Re: Erase a drive to sell

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
g ideas of what to do with old computer equipment, among other things (like how to build your own Earth Box.) <http://www.instructables.com/> Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
than 100GB. Why all the concern of getting the 128GB so exact? Steve R --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
At 1:48 PM -0500 4/6/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 6, 2009, at 1:28 PM, Steve R wrote: > >> Why all the concern of getting the 128GB so exact? > > The reason is that IF you're using the FULL size of the HD (i.e. a HD > GREATER than the 128 GB limit), you don

Re: How do I partition a drive?

2009-04-06 Thread Steve R
ther ways of correct partitioning. Steve R --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Steve R wrote: From: Steve R Subject: Re: How do I partition a drive? To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 11:28 AM At 1:17 PM -0500 4/6/09, Kris Tilford posted: > On Apr 6, 2009, at 11:48 AM, PETE wrote: &

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