Re: List purge

2017-12-27 Thread Alex Ander
Does this count if my email is set in holiday mode for 10 days? On Dec 27, 2017 10:12 PM, "Len Gerstel" wrote: > Folks, > > Just a reminder. > > The recent email about purging the list was only about purging email > addresses that were bouncing back as undeliverable. > > So,

Performa 5300 CF to IDE

2017-03-23 Thread Alex Ander
I have ordered a CF to IDE card from ebay. I'd like it to replace my old hard drive on the Performa 5300. Do I just install it and and then install OS 8 from the CD drive? DO I have to do anything else that I wouldn't do if it was a normal HDD? -- -- You received this message because you are a

Freezing HDD

2017-03-11 Thread Alex Ander
The hard drive on my PM 5300 looks like it has failed. Is there any truth that freezing the drive might restore it or is it one of those myths? -- -- 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

Performa 5300 flashing disk with ?

2017-03-04 Thread Alex Ander
Hi everyone. I decided to give an old Performa 5300 a go. the built in monitor comes up and a disk with a question mark that keeps flashing. I tried holding down the option key when booting up to see If it would give me boot up choices, but just the same. Does anyone remember other boot option

Re: Which is the newset OS# a G4 can run?

2017-02-18 Thread Alex Ander
Thanks! On Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 5:25:28 AM UTC+2, Valter Viglietti wrote: > > Il giorno 18/02/17 02.47, "Alex Ander" ha scritto: > > > Is there a list of OS# that show up to where I can go with my G4? > > I think it depends on the G4 model. Th

Which is the newset OS# a G4 can run?

2017-02-17 Thread Alex Ander
Is there a list of OS# that show up to where I can go with my G4? Thanks. -- -- 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

Re: PowerMac G5 Resurrection

2015-03-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a DVD of ASD. Do you need it? On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:43 AM, j.e.roman...@gmail.com j.e.roman...@gmail.com wrote: Looking for AHT, ASD, install discs, advice, etc. for resurrection of quite dead PowerMac7,2 DP1.8GHz. Inherited with diagnosis of bad power supply and no hard drive.

Re: Encrypted File

2014-07-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
IIRC you should be able to use file vault. On Jul 18, 2014 7:28 PM, smac0031 m.smurph...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I have an extremely important file that I need to send to someone. I've never bothered with encryption because I've never had to send anything this important before. This is not

Re: Hard Drives

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Sciortino
On Jun 2, 2014 12:23 PM, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: On 14-06-02 11:34 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: This is all very good discussion. Wonderful information here. Thanks a lot guys! Perhaps we could move it along more to the point of practical information, if folks could pitch in with

Re: Hard Drives

2014-06-02 Thread Alex Sciortino
That isn't a bad idea... -- -- 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 guide is at

Re: Unable to enter password in Terminal

2014-01-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
It does not show the password, but it is typing. On Jan 27, 2014 5:48 AM, Zaphod fth...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I tried to perform the terminal shutdown listed earlier, but after terminal asked me for my password, the cursor didn't move. I couldn't enter my password. I don't know what I may be

Re: OT-ManIntel Group assistance

2014-01-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
You will have no issue with a SATA III drive. Good luck! -- -- 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: OT-ManIntel Group assistance

2014-01-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
No problem! Happy to help! On Jan 25, 2014 1:51 PM, Dana Collins dlcatft...@frontier.com wrote: Thank you, Alex. Appreciate the confirm. Regards, Dana On 1/25/14 3:27 PM, Alex Sciortino of zeosr...@gmail.com sent You will have no issue with a SATA III drive. Good luck! -- -- You

Re: FireWire problem in Mac Mini G4

2014-01-18 Thread Alex Sciortino
Boot the Mac in Target Disk mode and plug it into the Mac Pro. If it is detected, firewire is functional. If not, it is dead and you need to remove the kext. -- Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ From: Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net Reply-To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date

Re: no fast internet on my g-macs?

2014-01-17 Thread Alex Sciortino
Do you have the same problem on the PowerBook if you take it to a friends house? If it is fine there, it is the router, if not, it is your machines. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/17/14, 6:55 AM, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: On 14-01-17 6:26 AM, t...@nehaia.dk

Re: FireWire problem in Mac Mini G4

2014-01-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
What does it say in console around when you try to go to sleep? ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/15/14, 7:55 PM, Herbert Goodfriend bon...@mailforce.net wrote: I have a Mac Mini G4 1.5GHz running MacOS 10.4.11. A few days ago, two problems started: 1. The machine would

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
Not necessarily. Sometimes an Archive and Install can solve many issues. Just because it is a Mac does not mean system files cannot get corrupted. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ On 1/14/14, 7:03 AM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: Re-installing the OS

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
I realize that. That was just in response to Bruce saying that it rarely fixes things. My bets are on the PMU. Reset that and I think it will likely fix it. It is the small tact switch on the logic board. ‹ Alex Sciortino http://windows8sales.com/ From: Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net Reply

PowerMac G5 Dual 2.5 Boot Issue

2014-01-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
So, if the machine is restarted or shutdown, it will not boot for 5-6 tries. When it boots, it is fine. The PRAM battery is definitely bad. The LCS did leak, but has been repaired. It idles at 63c, so I am thinking that is is possible that the previous owner who repaired the LCS may of used bad

Re: DA G4 will not shut down

2014-01-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
Have you tried resetting the PMU? Or reinstalling OS X? My DA G4 doesn't shut down when you select shut down from the menu. It just malingers. -- -- 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: G5 thinks there are still two monitors attached, after removing one.

2013-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
InterestingŠ Have you tried a PMU and a PRAM reset? -- -- 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: G5 thinks there are still two monitors attached, after removing one.

2013-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Well at least you got the G5 sorted. IMHO, the monitor will need a recap. If you don't have much experience soldering, I would ask a friend. If you can't find capacitors with the same value, you can go up in voltage. Good luck! -- -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: Upgrade to what

2013-06-08 Thread Alex Sciortino
I am not sure when they released Lion, but IIRC it was 11'. Any Mac before Lion will do. I would go MBP. -- -- 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

Re: MDD G4 Leopard native OS 9 boot

2013-02-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
IIRC MDDs don't support OS9. -- -- 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 guide is at

Re: Beige G3 Desktop External HD Device Boot

2013-02-10 Thread Alex Sciortino
Try booting while holding option. You should have a boot disk selection thing at that point. -- -- 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

Re: Beige G3 Desktop External HD Device Boot

2013-02-10 Thread Alex Sciortino
Try a IDE SCSI adapter. I am sure that it is a standard IDE drive in a FireWire to IDE case. -- -- 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

PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Hello. I have a dual 500mhz Powermac G4 that needs a new processor. I popped it into my 400mhz Mystic and had the same issue of no boot. With the 400mhz CPU both work fine. Where would I get a replacement and should I get the sonnet 1ghz upgrade? This is used as a FTP server. -- You received

Re: PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Ok thank you. I have found one for $20. Do you think that would be a fair price, or should I keep looking? -- 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

Re: PowerMac G4 Processor

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
I ordered the 450mhz replacement. Are there any things I can do it improve my server's performance? -- 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

Re: My Quicksilver Dual 1GHz G4 has gone bizerk ...

2012-12-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
If that error is CPU cache replace it. My issue started with that and it refused to bong today. They are cheap enough. I would recommend a dual 800mhz or faster if you want to use it for anything other than a server. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group

Re: 9600 Pro or XT as alternative to 9800 (was Re: MDD G4 odd start/restart behavior)

2012-12-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
I may be wrong, but my old 9600 would work with a G4. The 9600 is from a G5. The card is 8x but the Mac is 4x. -- 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

Re: VideoCards

2012-11-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
You can swap the cards if the one in the QS is good. -- 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: G-5 Hardware and OS

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
It will work fine -- 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 guide is at

Re: Yesterday, PPC support on current Apple software was dropped

2012-09-13 Thread Alex Sciortino
Darn. Unfortunately this means my primary system will be upgraded to a Mac Pro. Oh well it will be a nice upgrade from a QS 2002. -- 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

G-5 Hardware and OS

2012-09-11 Thread Alex Hall
need an OS.Therefore I need to know if Leopard 10.5 will work, where can I purchase it and how to install it on a machine that has no OS system at all.Thank you for any imput ...Alex -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop

Re: Power Mac Coffee Table!

2012-08-31 Thread Alex Sciortino
Once the PS dies, it's tough. Even used supplies aren't cheap. If you don't need ADC you can mod a ATX PSU to work. -- 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

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2012-08-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Hello. I have set up FTP server on my G4, but it shows the root of my boot drive an not the raid array that is what I set up as a shared folder. How can I get it to show my shared folder and not my boot drive? Thanks in advanced. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: What's going on? I just got 967 emails from the group today.

2012-07-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
Before now were you receiving them on a regular basis? -- 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: dual 2.0 g5 - no video

2012-07-04 Thread Alex Sciortino
Reset the CUDA and the pram. If that doesn't work, try a new graphics card. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have the DP 2.0. I have reset the CUDA. I have the stock card in it now, but had a 9800 Pro in it. It bongs and boots fine just no video. If I change the volume I get blips and everything. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have reseated the ram and will be reseating the processors tomorrow. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-27 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thanks to all of you. The guy bought it from is replacing it tomorrow. -- 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

No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
My PowerMac G5 won't display anything on screen. It boots and it seems to work, just nothing is on the screen. I reset the PMU replaced the video card and reset the PRAM and tried a different display. Any advice? Thanks in advanced. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
That isn't working either. Even the Leopard install CD won't work. It's possible the video got set to a mode the monitors don't support. Try holding down the shift key during start up to boot into safe mode. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I switch between displays with a G4 and it works. I will reset the NVRAM when I get home. -- 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

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
Resetting the NVRAM and PRAM didn't work. Any other advice? -- 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: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have tried the card in my G4 and no issue. -- 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 guide is at

Re: No video G5

2012-06-26 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have tried both. I run the G4 in through VGA and the G5 though DVI. I tried running the G5 with VGA but no dice. I also put the card from the G5 (9800 Pro) into my G4 and it worked flawlessly. So I suppose this just got costly… Any way to test the mobo and PSU? -- You received this message

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-22 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thanks to everybody. Everything is working great now. -- 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: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
Now I have a new issue. When I try to mount an smi, I get error type -39. -- 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

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
That is what I thought so I redownloaded and it still didn't work. -- 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: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-21 Thread Alex Sciortino
How would I fix this? -- 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 guide is at

OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a PowerMac G4 that I need OS9 on for a firmware update. I have 9.0.4. I installed it via target disk mode and was then going to update it to 9.1 via target disk mode on a iMac running OS 9.0.4. The links on Apple's website are bad, so I cannot get the update so the machine will boot.

Re: OS9.1 Updater

2012-06-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
Thank you very, very much! http://www.mediafire.com/?64da0g3iih922 -- 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: MDD, Gray Screen, Access Optical Drive?

2012-06-19 Thread Alex Sciortino
Open the drive door flap at the Option key boot selector and you will see an eject button. Grab a paper clip and press the button. -- 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

Re: MDD, Gray Screen, Access Optical Drive?

2012-06-19 Thread Alex Sciortino
No at least On my G4 I need a paper clip to hit the eject button. I think you are merging things. If there is a button just press it. If there isn't a button then insert a paperclip in the hole and push. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: G4 MDD won't connect to internet

2012-06-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
Was there any lightning? If there was the onboard Ethernet may be shot. So, any ideas about what is wrong with it, and what I can do to fix it? -- 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

Re: Back up options

2012-06-16 Thread Alex Sciortino
Use carbon copy cloner. It works great. You can set a schedule on it and it is free. Is there software that will do this automatically? -- 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

PowerMac G4

2012-06-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a G4 Mystic and it is missing a screw on the side. It looks like it is holds on the motherboard tray. Is it needed? -- 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

Re: PowerMac G4

2012-06-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
It is the screw that is on the access panel. There are 4 that hold on the mother board tray to be more specific. I am missing one. On Jun 14, 2012, at 5:09 PM, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jun 13, 2012, at 1:17 PM, Alex Sciortino wrote: I have a G4 Mystic

Optical Drive

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
I have a powermac G5. The drive door does not slide down to let the tray come out unless you do it manually. After that it doesn't come back up. -- 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

Re: Optical Drive

2012-05-25 Thread Alex Sciortino
. -- -- Illirik Smirnov On Mon, May 21, 2012 at 4:17 PM, Alex Sciortino zeosr...@gmail.com wrote: I have a powermac G5. The drive door does not slide down to let the tray come out unless you do it manually. After that it doesn't come back up. -- You received this message because you

Drive door sticks

2012-05-20 Thread Alex Sciortino
On my powermac g5 the drive sticks in the downward position and doesn't come up. How can I fix this? -- 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

Re: NOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

2012-05-15 Thread Alex Sciortino
Does anybody know of an alternative? -- 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 guide is at

Re: PM G4: Old CPU back in, no boot

2012-05-14 Thread Alex Sciortino
Reseat the CPU and try the upgraded CPU and check if the heat sink is securely mounted. Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2012, at 6:58 AM, Valter Prahlad valter.prah...@fastwebnet.it wrote: Having acquired a G5, I'm in the process of selling my old PowerMac G4 DA. It has an upgrade CPU (OWC

Re: Getting really sick of access privileges

2011-11-25 Thread Alex Barnes
It's UNIX. Not Mac OS X. Most OSes have the permissions crud because they are optimized for multi user systems. The only OS I know of that doesn't have permissions is BeOS. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs

PCI question

2011-11-16 Thread Alex Barnes
Why are the PCI ports on the PowerMac G4s so long? On PCs they are about 3 1/2 long but on a PowerMac G4 they are about 5 -- 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

Re: Quieter fans for a Quicksilver G4?

2011-08-30 Thread Alex Barnes
If you go to CompUSA you can pick up some nice fans by SilenX. They are really quiet and will make your G4 less noisy. I'm pretty sure they will work. -- 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: Need to Print Thousands of Micro$oft doc scans, Ahhh

2011-06-09 Thread Alex Barnes
The G4 could eat a higher clocked PIII for lunch. -- 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 guide

Re: What is the best OS for PowerMac G4 AGP Graphics?

2011-06-09 Thread Alex Barnes
10.4.11. You can take it to Leopard but you will need a CPU upgrade as it will be painfully slow. As for Linux have you heard of MintPPC? On Jun 5, 2011, at 9:37 AM, Daniel Attard wrote: I have an old Power Mac G4 and I was wondering what is the best Mac OS X version.I was also wondering which

Re: radeon 9800 pro

2011-05-24 Thread Alex Barnes
Can you post the pictures of the slot and the card to photo bucket or something? There is no difference in the slot of an AGP 1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x. On May 24, 2011, at 7:53 AM, Baldassare Guzzo wrote: OK Thanks. I thought the slot was the same and I just had to disable the 8x on the card. I

Re: CPU upgrade options for Power Mac G4 DA

2011-05-16 Thread Alex Barnes
I got my Quicksilver dual 800 from FleaBay for $50 shipped. How long ago was this? I bought a DA online that someone had put a Dual 533MHz cpu from another DA. I feel very fortunate to have it ... it was the first G4 I had really wanted to buy when it first came out, but couldnt afford the

Re: I am forced to go Intel? Common rant, I guess.

2011-05-12 Thread Alex Barnes
The reason why the battery can't be replaced is because it is so large, lasts 10, 7 or 8 hours depending on your model and can take up to 1000 cycles. How does Steve Jobs decide what runs on Mac OS X??? An iMac with a Radeon 6970 coupled to a Sandy Bridge Core i7 is a bad hardware decision???

Re: I am forced to go Intel? Common rant, I guess.

2011-05-11 Thread Alex Barnes
15:58, Alex Barnes wrote: PPC linux has terrible 3rd party support. Most versions of software say linux but don't specify that it's x86 or x64 only. You can pull it off though. You'll need Debian Linux as it has the best PPC support. On May 10, 2011, at 2:08 PM, imrazor wrote: On May

Re: G4 MDD copper heatsink question

2011-05-11 Thread Alex Barnes
That is thermal paste. It transfers heat to from the processor to the heatsink (I think you knew that). Do you have a URL where I could see the picture with the thermal paste? On May 11, 2011, at 3:13 PM, Roger Dickinson wrote: I'm about to exchange the 24-fin aluminium heatsink in a G4 MDD

Re: G5 monitor fails to fire

2011-05-11 Thread Alex Barnes
Have you checked the monitor cable? On May 11, 2011, at 2:59 PM, blindspot-smi...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: Yes, Kris Just to make it clear, taking into account your remarks. The monitor will eventually fire up - might take two, three, four G5 power-ups, might have to leave it for hours

Re: I am forced to go Intel? Common rant, I guess.

2011-05-10 Thread Alex Barnes
You can also go with Linux Mint 10. I prefer it to Ubuntu. You can build a cheap quad core system for under $500. Just get your parts form CompUSA. On May 10, 2011, at 12:46 PM, Doug McNutt wrote: At 22:36 -0400 5/9/11, admin wrote: Adobe Flash 10.2 Intel only, I believe. Web sites are

Re: I am forced to go Intel? Common rant, I guess.

2011-05-10 Thread Alex Barnes
PPC linux has terrible 3rd party support. Most versions of software say linux but don't specify that it's x86 or x64 only. You can pull it off though. You'll need Debian Linux as it has the best PPC support. On May 10, 2011, at 2:08 PM, imrazor wrote: On May 10, 1:46 pm, Doug McNutt

Re: Lock doors

2011-04-27 Thread Alex Barnes
Open your Wi-Fi network and get FireSheep to see what they are looking at. lol On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:17 PM, Norm wrote: I have lived in rural Maine for almost 40 years and never locked my house or car until this past January. Doors smashed, things taken worth a lot. Prep took my insurance

Re: G4 laptop

2011-04-21 Thread Alex Barnes
A cycle is when the battery is drained to 0 percent and charged back up to 100. If you let it drain to 75% and charge it back to 100% in constitutes only 1/4 of a cycle. On Apr 20, 2011, at 2:04 PM, John Carmonne wrote: On Apr 20, 2011, at 1:01 PM, John Callahan wrote: Hello, What is the

Re: Poor wireless reception on G4 Aluminum Powerbook

2011-04-14 Thread Alex Barnes
This seems to be a Leopard bug. That has happened to me several times, all on Macs running Leopard. A simple downgrade or upgrade fixed the problem. On Apr 13, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Bruce - in Orlando wrote: Can anyone tell me what the real problem is? It appears the aluminum PowerBook suffers

Re: Will a QS2002 Dual-1GHz CPU work in a QS?

2011-04-05 Thread Alex Barnes
Speaking of LBA48... Yellow Dog Linux and Debian Linux both report and use the full 250 GB (because that is the size of my HD) in my QS 2001. But Mac OS 10.5 sees it as a 128 GB drive. I know this has nothing to do with the thread. But good info none the less. Actually, the only significant

Re: Will this affect TenFourFox too?

2011-04-01 Thread Alex Barnes
Probably not... -- 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 guide is at

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-18 Thread Alex Barnes
I like it. Do you mind if I use it? -- 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 particular focus on

Re: Overclock a G4 iMac?

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
You should use TenFourFox. It is designed for G4 processors and will run better than Safari. It can also use all the FireFox add-ons. He would probably have better luck using YouTube's HTML 5 option, perhaps even uninstalling Flash and using Safari with the browser ID set to Safari iPad.

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
Why does anyone care about rich text/plain text. This isn't the 90's anymore! If your computer can't read rich text then you need to do some serious updates! My PowerBook 1400 can read rich text on Gmail's website! Why can't the list managers make some kind of a rich text block on the lists

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
Oh. So is that why the nannies say no to rich text? http://dbdev2.pharmacy.arizona.edu/miscjunk/ihatehtmlmail.pdf If you can't state your problem with your words, all the ransom-note typography and hopping smileys will not help your case. -- You received this message because you are a

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
I use Mail in 10.6 but I have it set to display rich text. Now I see why it's hated. On Mar 17, 2011, at 12:39 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Mar 17, 2011, at 10:31 AM, Alex Barnes wrote: Oh. So is that why the nannies say no to rich text? You'll have to ask them. It's a long-standing

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
Ok... I won't use read I'll use display. Sounds like you've done some serious updating if your PowerBook 1400 has a consciousness and can read. My computers lack consciousness and are limited to dumb tricks like being able to display rich text, or synthesize speech from text. I'd love to

Re: Overclock a G4 iMac?

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
Here's the URL http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ If you want there is another browser by the same group called Classilla (http://www.floodgap.com/software/classilla/). Classilla is for Mac OS 9 to Mac OS 10.3. It runs well on my RAM challenged iMac 333. And it should run like the

Re: rich text problem

2011-03-17 Thread Alex Barnes
At least there's not flash emails going around (although I can see us headed there)! -- 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

Re: When you really need to erase data...

2011-03-13 Thread Alex Barnes
Disk Utility in Mac OS X does the same thing (zeroing out drives) but you don't need a PeeCee. On Mar 13, 2011, at 5:19 AM, faithie999 wrote: i rebuild old PC's and give them to a social worker to give to her clients. i found this program http://www.dban.org/Boot n Nuke which yes, is a

Re: When you really need to erase data...

2011-03-13 Thread Alex Barnes
Disk Utility in Mac OS X does the same thing (zeroing out drives) but you don't need a PeeCee. On Mar 13, 2011, at 5:19 AM, faithie999 wrote: i rebuild old PC's and give them to a social worker to give to her clients. i found this program http://www.dban.org/Boot n Nuke which yes, is a

Re: problemas com o blackberry e apple

2011-03-10 Thread Alex Barnes
Please post in english. On Mar 10, 2011, at 6:12 PM, ricardo ferreira wrote: http://www.flixxy.com/my-blackberry-is-not-working.htm -- 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

Re: What video card for QS 733

2011-03-06 Thread Alex Barnes
Is it Flash video? My Dual 1.3 Quicksilver can barely play Flash video even with a Radeon 9800. I would like to be able to watch streaming TV shows from the network websites, but the videos are really choppy. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for

Re: G4 933 Quicksilver

2011-03-06 Thread Alex Barnes
You should get a processor upgrade (preferably a dual), a better GPU (Radeon 9800 Pro), Leopard, and maybe a USB 2.0 card. On Mar 6, 2011, at 12:07 PM, Baldassare Guzzo wrote: Yeah Yeah! What hardware should I install On Feb 25, 2011, at 10:41 PM, Dan wrote: At 7:00 PM -0800

Re: Should I put Leopard 5.0 om G4 flat screen iMac?

2011-03-03 Thread Alex Barnes
On my Quicksilver dual 800 it took actually gave it better Geekbench scores. It took a hit on the graphics performance though it was using a Rage 128. On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM, Al Poulin alfred.pou...@gmail.com wrote: On Mar 2, 11:20 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Mar 2,

Re: Timer

2011-02-26 Thread Alex Barnes
But you'll have to get used to the fact that it only has one chime. The iEgg has 10 different sounds and the iEgg Pro has MacInTalk (remember that?) installed so you can choose your favorite voice to tell you when times up! Two dollars for an egg timer!? You must be using an Apple iEgg or

Re: Better bootloader

2011-02-20 Thread Alex Barnes
The bootloader that comes with Linux mint is excellent. Too bad it's Intel only. On Feb 20, 2011, at 6:44 PM, Tina K. wrote: On 2011/02/20 09:00, Nestamicky so eloquently wrote: Is there a better way of getting the option to select which OS to boot to, in a dual boot (OS X 10.5 and Server)

Re: Would you trust this ebay seller?

2011-02-19 Thread Alex Barnes
A dual 1.8 G4 in 9.2? I can't even imagine how fast that would be. Well IMHO In defense of the Dual 1.8 upgrade, some of us Mac addicts like to get the old dogs dancing in the alley. Theres something to be said about the wind up of the PM G4 fans not to spaek of being able to boot OS 9.2.2

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