Anybody use loudhush

2009-08-17 Thread MacGuy
I'm trying with limited brain capacity to figure out how to get this voip service to work and could use some help? anybody use Loudhush? Thanks, Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group

Mail.app backup?

2009-08-17 Thread MacGuy
Ok, I don't really understand why apple can come up with a simple Back-up iCal, or Export - Address book archive but can't do the same for mail?? I need a simple back up strategy for mail? how to do it now. Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this

Re: Mail.app backup?

2009-08-17 Thread MacGuy
On Aug 17, 2009, at 1:48 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Aug 17, 2009, at 12:56 PM, MacGuy wrote: Ok, I don't really understand why apple can come up with a simple Back-up iCal, or Export - Address book archive but can't do the same for mail?? I need a simple back up strategy for mail? how

WTB: G5 airport T antenna, Airport extreme card, Leopard retail DVD

2009-08-14 Thread MacGuy
Subject says all... Let me know what you've got and how much incl. shipping. Thanks, Jeff Jeff Engle Kamiah, Idaho 83536 208-935-0992 eBay ID: Bluebedheads w/290+ pos. feedback --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low

Re: Rumor: Snow Leopard to support PPC !!

2009-08-13 Thread MacGuy
On Aug 13, 2009, at 4:09 PM, Nikki Wraith wrote: Don't hold your breath. PowerPC is dead, as far as Apple is concerned. The day after that article was posted - June 8th - at wwdc it was announced 10.6 is intel o ly. Yes, power PC is dead BUT, the powermac G5 that I JUST bought is

5ghz 802.11n pci-x card, is there such thing?

2009-08-12 Thread MacGuy
I've looked what seems far and wide to find an N pci card that has a frequency range of 5ghz? Has anybody had any luck finding one? Most or all the cards I've seen are all 2.4ghz. TIA, Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

Disk specific / Install specific?

2009-08-10 Thread MacGuy
here's the question We all know that the grey disks that come with each particular new mac are machine specific BUT once installed, is that installation still bound to that particular mac or can the hard drive theoretically be installed into any other mac that supports it

Re: Disk specific / Install specific?

2009-08-10 Thread MacGuy
On Aug 10, 2009, at 4:46 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Aug 10, 2009, at 4:04 PM, MacGuy wrote: here's the question We all know that the grey disks that come with each particular new mac are machine specific BUT once installed, is that installation still bound

Re: Any hope for my G5 tower?

2009-07-22 Thread MacGuy
On Jul 22, 2009, at 4:02 PM, Clark Martin wrote: Peter Kim wrote: I left for the weekend, and returned to find out that the power transformer across the street had exploded while I was away. My DP G5 2Ghz(early 2005), was in sleep mode at the time. When I pressed the power button,

SOLVED? Re: sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-07-15 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 24, 2009, at 7:23 AM, John Martz wrote: On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 7:10 AM, Ralph Greensfrea...@sbcglobal.net wrote: As Peter said, the connectors for 2.5 and 3.5 SATA drives are the same. But, the power draw is almost always a lot more on the 3.5 drives. A single USB port can

iMac G5 won't start up?

2009-07-06 Thread MacGuy
Serial# W844655LPP8 iMac G5/20/1.8GHz/256/160hd/SD/56k When I push the power button to turn it on, I get a light for approx. 1/2 second then all goes dead. nothing on the screen, no noise... completely turns itself off. Jeffrey Engle macgu...@gmail.com

iMac G5 won't start up? ANSWERED

2009-07-06 Thread MacGuy
Dead power supply according to apple service source. Serial# W844655LPP8 iMac G5/20/1.8GHz/256/160hd/SD/56k When I push the power button to turn it on, I get a light for approx. 1/2 second then all goes dead. nothing on the screen, no noise... completely turns itself off. Jeffrey Engle

stream requires windows media player?

2009-07-01 Thread MacGuy
Ok, here's the problem: There's a really cool radio station online that I like... I go to the website and it says I need windows media player to listen to the streaming radio station, right? And this radio plays fine if I use my browser (Safari) to play it in. BUT, when I try to add

Re: stream requires windows media player?

2009-07-01 Thread MacGuy
On Jul 1, 2009, at 10:14 PM, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio wrote: On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 5:36 PM, MacGuymacgu...@gmail.com wrote: Ok, here's the problem: There's a really cool radio station online that I like... Pandora will play anything you like and let you program it too. Is it

sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-06-22 Thread MacGuy
ok, got this 2.5 sata drive plugged into this 3.5 enclosure... question: can the power supplied to the 3.5 enclosure be too much for this 2.5 drive? (what I'm doing is testing the enclosure to see if it's good, and the only drive I have to use is a 2.5 sata drive from a mac mini). Jeff

Re: sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-06-22 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 22, 2009, at 11:14 AM, John Martz wrote: On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Bruce Johnsonjohn...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: No. So long as you can connect them (and both 2.5 and 3.5 drives require the same voltages) things should work out fine. I don't know how pertinent to this

Re: sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-06-22 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 22, 2009, at 4:08 PM, insightinmind wrote: I guess I should have also asked ... how did you know the 2.5 drive was working? Did it mount on your desktop? and was that through the USB? Did you decide the 2.5 and 3.5 both required the same voltage? If all true, it sounds more like the

Re: sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-06-22 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 22, 2009, at 4:35 PM, insightinmind wrote: On Jun 22, 2009, at 7:23 PM, MacGuy wrote: On Jun 22, 2009, at 4:08 PM, insightinmind wrote: Have you tried the 3.5 drive elsewhere? (apologies if you state this earlier in the thread). 2.5 mounted on the desktop via USB, I booted from

Re: sata 2.5 plugged into a 3.5 sata enclosure?

2009-06-22 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 22, 2009, at 4:55 PM, John Martz wrote: As for the one I'm having troubles with: http://www.icydock.com/product/mb664us-1s.html It has esata.. and funny that you'd ask, yes it worked great via esata connection. And lastly, no, it's not under warranty. Jeff OK, I'm stumped and

Re: A polite netiquette back and forth

2009-06-13 Thread MacGuy
On Jun 13, 2009, at 8:13 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: Dingbat!! Plain text, plain text, plain text, plain text. Oh, that was delicious! :-) Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those

Creating temporary File?

2009-06-05 Thread MacGuy
I've never used the empty free space option when zeroing my hard drive in disk utility yet. So, when the Creating temporary file comes up in the progression of the emptying process, what exactly does that mean, creating temporary file? I thought I was zeroing out the free space? Jeff

Re: DVD/CD master?

2009-05-27 Thread MacGuy
On May 26, 2009, at 1:48 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On May 26, 2009, at 1:05 PM, MacGuy wrote: On May 26, 2009, at 12:47 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: I think you're using mistaken terminology? You'll have to excuse my lack of knowledge when it comes to terms Kris, yes, your right

DVD/CD master?

2009-05-26 Thread MacGuy
I just made several what I thought were bootable dvd .dmg's in disk utility and for some reason they won't launch dvd player? I set the image format to: DVD/CD master and they all simply mount to the desktop, but dvd player does not automatically come up? what did I do wrong? I also

Re: DVD/CD master?

2009-05-26 Thread MacGuy
On May 26, 2009, at 12:47 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: You'll also need to be sure that if the video format is correct (mpg2) that DVD Player is the default application. If the original DVD plays in DVD player , when I make the disk image from it, it should already be mpeg2 right?

Re: DVD/CD master?

2009-05-26 Thread MacGuy
On May 26, 2009, at 1:12 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: Can you manually play them in DVD Player by using DVD Player's Open DVD Media... command under the File menu? If not, do they play in VLC? If they won't play in VLC, they're likely not playable for some reason. Yes, they play fine if I do

Re: Firewire webcam solution?

2009-05-25 Thread MacGuy
On May 24, 2009, at 10:50 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: I believe what you're asking is something much simpler than pass- thru, I believe you're just wanting to use the camcorder as a webcam without recording the session? Yup, this is what I need I'm looking to improve on the old isight

Anybody used one of these?

2009-05-08 Thread MacGuy
VANTEC UGT-ST300 2-Port eSATA II-150 PCI Host Card The link: mwave.com: VANTEC UGT-ST300 2-Port eSATA II-150 PCI Host Card Wonder if it'll work ok in my mdd? Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List,

Re: How do I evaluate which UPS for my office?

2009-04-27 Thread MacGuy
On Apr 27, 2009, at 1:40 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: APC's SmartUPS ones are the most expensive, but give you the best protection. One SmartUPS 1000 or 1200 may run you $400-$500, but it will protect all your computers. These have active voltage regulation. I have a 1200 smartups and a 1100

Never for this website

2009-04-24 Thread MacGuy
My wife when entering user/password for our bank website accidentally pushed the Never for this website button instead of the other button she should've pushed... Q: how to undo that little mishap? Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because

Re: How do I get a remote computer without Wirelss inputs

2009-04-22 Thread MacGuy
why not just get an Airport Extreme card? J On Apr 22, 2009, at 8:49 AM, andre stark wrote: Hello all. I recently bought a 1.5 Hz emac for my son and wanted to put it on our network,.Since the cable modem is on the first floor and his room is on the third' any suggestions for a

Rear hd bay empty gets hot?

2009-04-21 Thread MacGuy
Anybody experience this before? I've got an MDD with the rear hard drive bay removed. Will that make the cpu run hotter? I guess I'll put some drives back in there just for plugs and see if it makes a difference. I think the factory assumes that drives will be installed there first due to

Fan connectors?

2009-04-21 Thread MacGuy
On my logic board, there is 3 fan connectors... one of which is being used by the main cpu fan. Question: are all three fan connectors the same? They are all 2 pin connectors, I was wondering if they are all temp controlled? something else... the fan connector that's right by the airport

Formatting a 1tb Hard disk?

2009-04-20 Thread MacGuy
I installed a sonnet pci sata controller in my MDD.. then installed a 1TB hard disk in the hard drive bay with appropriate power and data cables. I then start up the MDD and disk utility to format the new drive. Choose Apple Partition Map with one large partition freezes up disk

Re: MDD - can I boot from any hard drive?

2009-04-13 Thread MacGuy
On Apr 12, 2009, at 8:33 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 12, 2009, at 10:21 PM, MacGuy wrote: Here's my problem, when I use CCC, for some reason it sees this particular drive as not formatted right (Mac OS Extended (Journaled)) when I know for positive that it is? Mac OS Extended

MDD - can I boot from any hard drive?

2009-04-12 Thread MacGuy
If i have OS on every hard drive inside my MDD, can I boot from them all (separately of course).. just wondering if the mdd only allows for system booting from certain ATA connectors? Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

Re: MDD - can I boot from any hard drive?

2009-04-12 Thread MacGuy
On Apr 12, 2009, at 6:48 PM, Ken Daggett wrote: On 12 Apr 2009, at 18:04:57 PDT, MacGuy wrote: If i have OS on every hard drive inside my MDD, can I boot from them all (separately of course).. just wondering if the mdd only allows for system booting from certain ATA connectors? Jeff

Cable routing in MDD

2009-04-11 Thread MacGuy
Getting this sata controller card has left me with one question however... where to rout these sata cables? is there a good, better, best way to rout them to the hard drive carriers? can I rout them under the motherboard around the edge without problems? Jeff Jeff Engle Kamiah, Idaho 83536

Re: Keep Using SuperDuper or Switch To TimeMachine?

2009-04-08 Thread MacGuy
On Apr 8, 2009, at 12:42 PM, aussieshepsrock wrote: Hello, G4 1.37ghz 768mb/120g with recent upgrade to 10.4.6 from 10.4.11. I was using Superduper to keep this, my father's computer, backed up on a 100gig partition on an external firewire drive (with a seperate partition) holding the

Wacom now what?

2009-04-07 Thread MacGuy
I just got a new wacom tablet and I'm looking for a very simple program (free would be nice) for drawing line drawings. any ideas? Jeff Jeff Engle Kamiah, Idaho 83536 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5

Re: List Nanny

2009-04-06 Thread MacGuy
what thread are we referring to? On Apr 6, 2009, at 5:54 AM, Norm Rowe wrote: I think this political Reaganomics proved what every farmer knows: The only thing that trickles down is fertilizer! Please stop this s**t! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

Safari 4 beta Problems still?

2009-04-06 Thread MacGuy
been waiting to download the Safari 4 beta till all the bugs are out (or most of them) anything I need to know before download/install? Thanks, Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group

Re: Safari 4 beta Problems still?

2009-04-06 Thread MacGuy
On Apr 6, 2009, at 8:19 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Apr 6, 2009, at 9:46 PM, MacGuy wrote: Safari 4 beta Problems still? What problems? Kris, I asked a question... so I'm assuming by your answer, that you're not having problems with Safari 4 beta. This is good. Jeff

tempurature of cpu in 10.3?

2009-04-02 Thread MacGuy
is there a way to see what the temp is on the cpu in 10.3 (panther) without downloading a third party software? Jeff Jeff Engle Kamiah, Id 83536 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for

download .pdf instead of open in Safari?

2009-04-01 Thread MacGuy
Is there a keyboard short cut that would send the .pdf to the download window instead of opening it in safari (the default action)? Thanks, Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for

PROBLEM SOLVED download .pdf instead of open in Safari?

2009-04-01 Thread MacGuy
Is there a keyboard short cut that would send the .pdf to the download window instead of opening it in safari (the default action)? Thanks, Jeff Option key while clicking the link... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed

dvd to dvd is there a simple way?

2009-03-25 Thread MacGuy
I have a homemade dvd of camp-out movies that my folks took years ago and put them on a dvd. I need to make copies for my brother and sisters. I've tried dragging the video-ts folder to the blank disk and burning it, but it won't play in a standard dvd player? I used to do it in toast but

Re: dvd to dvd is there a simple way?

2009-03-25 Thread MacGuy
THANKS ISAAC!! On Mar 25, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Isaac Smith wrote: I have a homemade dvd of camp-out movies that my folks took years ago and put them on a dvd. I need to make copies for my brother and sisters. I've tried dragging the video-ts folder to the blank disk and burning it, but it

Re: dvd to dvd is there a simple way?

2009-03-25 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 25, 2009, at 3:15 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Mar 25, 2009, at 4:44 PM, Isaac Smith wrote: Yes, there is, and it's pretty easy. First, you need to open up Disk Utility. On the left sidebar, you'll see your devices list. Select the DVD you want to make a copy of, and then go to

Re: dvd to dvd is there a simple way?

2009-03-25 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 25, 2009, at 7:33 PM, Kris Tilford wrote: On Mar 25, 2009, at 5:23 PM, Isaac Smith wrote: Can't he just highlight the mounted DVD and press the Burn button without making the Image file? Only if he has two drives. Otherwise, I think you need the image file. Duh. I knew I

Re: White MacBook Purchase?

2009-03-17 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 16, 2009, at 10:51 PM, jonas ulrich wrote: I would almost go for a later powerbook I second that notion. Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Power supply tester

2009-03-17 Thread MacGuy
Would this little guy work for Apple OEM power supplies? and if not, anybody seen one out there for macs? http://www.directron.com/pst03.html#caption Jeff Engle Kamiah Idaho 83536 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End

Re: Power supply tester

2009-03-17 Thread MacGuy
service business since 1954 in my judgment, you should buy a Volt-ohm-milliamp meter learn how to use it. It will be a lot more versatile. Regards Wm. --- On Tue, 3/17/09, MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com wrote: From: MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com Subject: Power supply tester To: g3-5-list

Re: Power supply tester

2009-03-17 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 17, 2009, at 9:50 PM, Ernest L. Gunerius wrote: Hi Jeff, I have been in the electronic service business since 1954 in my judgment, you should buy a Volt-ohm-milliamp meter learn how to use it. It will be a lot more versatile. Regards Wm. --- On Tue, 3/17/09, MacGuy macgu

Re: fans on G5 - off to the races!

2009-03-16 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 16, 2009, at 8:33 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Menu Meters is one of my 'must have' apps. Bruce, I would really be interested in knowing what the rest of those must have apps are. Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are

Re: fans on G5 - off to the races!

2009-03-16 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 16, 2009, at 2:45 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Mar 16, 2009, at 11:18 AM, nestamicky wrote: Bruce, I would really be interested in knowing what the rest of those must have apps are. Jeff I really would too..Bruce...what are they...make 'em 10downloading Menu Meters

Re: White MacBook Purchase?

2009-03-16 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 16, 2009, at 3:56 PM, Dennis Myhand wrote: Well, the tax refund is here and my wife just asked if we could get her a white Mac Book. I am stunned and pleased. Is there anything about the bottom end of the Mac Books I should know which would keep me from making the purchase?

Re: Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-15 Thread MacGuy
ISA = Isopropyl Alcohol? On Mar 15, 2009, at 9:04 AM, James E. Therrault wrote: Isopropyl --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-15 Thread MacGuy
I would like to say thanks for all the input here, It's really helped me make an informed decision on how or if I am going to tackle these jobs when I come to them. Again, thanks! Jeff On Mar 15, 2009, at 9:04 AM, James E. Therrault wrote: I would reinforce this statement that in the arena

Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-14 Thread MacGuy
Got a mac pro that's spent it's entire existence on the floor, in a cramped space with a chain-smoker for the past year and a half. The thing is so clogged with yellow goo and dirt that the power supply literally caught fire once about 4 months ago. Fortunately for him, Apple came through

Re: Oh, that nasty cigarette goo!

2009-03-14 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 14, 2009, at 5:17 PM, McGrude wrote: On the outside I'd just use Fformula 409 and then follow with Windex and then water. On the inside? I dunno. The outside is the easy part you'd think there would be a spray bath that you could use? I wonder what the pro's use? They

Heat sink break-in period?

2009-03-13 Thread MacGuy
just replaced my stock mdd heatsink with a copper one, question, is there a break-in period and if so, approx. how long? I'm sitting at 135.6F (57C) and the fans are running at a high rpm with no load on the computer to speak of. Jeff Jeff Engle Kamiah Idaho 83536

Re: Heat sink break-in period?

2009-03-13 Thread MacGuy
On Mar 13, 2009, at 4:27 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Mar 13, 2009, at 3:18 PM, MacGuy wrote: just replaced my stock mdd heatsink with a copper one, question, is there a break-in period and if so, approx. how long? I'm sitting at 135.6F (57C) and the fans are running at a high rpm

Re: Best G4 powermac??

2009-03-11 Thread MacGuy
Fan noise is a problem on the MDD model. I've had a 1.25 dual MDD with 4 hard drives, 2 optical drives and stock Delta fans Honestly, I've owned 3 G5 powermacs and I can say, this MDD might be a bit louder? but not much. I picked this one nicely loaded with 2gb or ram for a 300

Re: I've heard of the silenX fan but...

2009-03-07 Thread MacGuy
Ok, got my new SilenX fan today... and the connection is different on the motherboard verses the fan itself. How to connect it? Jeff PS. soldering iron is at the ready:-) On Mar 5, 2009, at 5:26 AM, dc wrote: You probably would be happy with either fan. According to the manufacturer's

Re: Apple jumped the shark...

2009-03-05 Thread MacGuy
AMEN! If the Mac OS is not your over-riding reason to buy a Mac...don't buy a friggin Mac!!! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: I've heard of the silenX fan but...

2009-03-04 Thread MacGuy
://www.silentpcreview.com/article695-page1.html --Tony On Mar 2, 7:11 pm, MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com wrote: I've been looking into a fan replacement on my mdd. I've heard of the SilenX they've used to replace the ol' delta fans. question one - anybody know the model number/info and possibly where to buy

Re: I've heard of the silenX fan but...

2009-03-03 Thread MacGuy
/g4_ddr_noise_reduction.html On Mar 2, 8:11 pm, MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com wrote: I've been looking into a fan replacement on my mdd. I've heard of the SilenX they've used to replace the ol' delta fans. question one - anybody know the model number/info and possibly where to buy one? Question two - what about other

Re: I've heard of the silenX fan but...

2009-03-03 Thread MacGuy
SilenX fans and swapped the connectors so that the new fans could plug into the motherboard. On Mar 3, 10:57 am, MacGuy macgu...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking at this one, http://www.frozencpu.com/products/4274/fan-235/SilenX_120x120x38mm_-_ ... What modifications will it need to hook up

I've heard of the silenX fan but...

2009-03-02 Thread MacGuy
I've been looking into a fan replacement on my mdd. I've heard of the SilenX they've used to replace the ol' delta fans. question one - anybody know the model number/info and possibly where to buy one? Question two - what about other alternative fans with higher air flow output and just

VIDEO_TS to DVD?

2009-02-18 Thread MacGuy
I have a VIDEO_TS folder that is copyright free on my desktop that I'd like to make a playable dvd from that plays in any dvd player. I don't own toast nor wish to buy it. how do I burn it to a disk? can I do it in the finder? or disk utility? Thanks for the help. Jeff

what happened to the trash crunch noise?

2009-02-13 Thread MacGuy
for some reason the crunch of the trash went away? here crunchy! here crunchy?hmm.. ideas? Jeff --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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