Re: Keep the Sawtooth?

2011-04-20 Thread Vic
On Apr 18, 2:44 pm, Wayne Stewart waynejstew...@gmail.com wrote: I have every model of G4 tower Yikes, Sawtooth, Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Audio, Quicksilver, MDD. I'm clearing out a few things and I'm trying to think of a compelling reason to not get rid of the Sawtooth and I can't think of

Re: Spinning ball after reinstall

2011-04-20 Thread Vic
On Apr 19, 7:55 pm, BlackShark Film an...@blacksharkfilms.com wrote: FOlks I still get the spinning ball after using Disk Utility and reinstalling Snow leopard on My macbook Pro. The latter is what the Apple store designated, but I am still getting lock ups.Any answers? Sincerely, André

Re: OT OT OT need a reason ?

2011-03-25 Thread Vic
Yes, yes, I know what you're saying, and I feel your pain. I loved the Gs (all of them), and from experience, know that my G4 Sawtooth easily outperformed my Celeron of the same speed. But Motorola/IBM couldn't keep up. They were unable to deliver processors that could be kept cool in the

TenFourFox: A fork of Mozilla Firefox 4 for the Power Macintosh and Mac OS X Tiger PowerPC

2011-03-25 Thread Vic Mabus
Remember how you tried to update Firefox in Tiger and it didn't work? http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ This is from the Clasilla guys; it's optimized for each of the G processors. The devs promise "dramatically faster _javascript_, WebM video,

Re: Better bootloader

2011-02-24 Thread Vic
On Feb 20, 10:54 pm, Nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: On 20/02/11 6:44 PM, Tina K. 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) than holding down the Option key at startup? Perhaps a GUI bootloader that he

Re: Appleworks problem

2011-01-20 Thread Vic
On Jan 20, 10:01 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jan 20, 2011, at 7:51 AM, John Carmonne wrote: Hmm, sounds like Binary, been there;-) Binary data, with fun things like different endedness and things like 14 bit bytes, etc. However this old data is proving

Re: Safari screw-up

2011-01-12 Thread Vic
On Jan 11, 6:55 pm, Tom tba...@nmia.com wrote: Thanks for the help, Dan! It's 10.5.8 with all updates applied, and the misbehavior by Safari I alluded to (i.e. whenever I tried version 5) was simply a failure to launch-- blank window appears with the URL bar half filled, and there she

Re: Browser Benchmarks

2010-12-26 Thread Vic
On Dec 25, 2:28 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: https://clubcompy.com/rwBench.jsp Saw this browser benchmark and thought I'd test out my browsers on my   PPC dual 2.3 GHz G5 w/10.5.8.: Browser Family: safari (Safari 5.0.3 5533.19.4) Browser Version: 533.19.4 Score: 383/5

Re: Cube processor upgrade?

2010-12-05 Thread Vic
On Dec 4, 2:19 pm, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: Hi All I have a Cube with a Sonnet 1.2 and 1.5 GB RAM. I get a lot of SPOD (beach ball) when trying to do a Carbon Copy Clone Between 2 FW ports  and it doesn't matter which drive I'm booted to. It seems to be real slow and I'm

Re: Word list Generator???

2010-11-29 Thread Vic
On Nov 29, 9:24 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Nov 28, 2010, at 9:47 PM, Dan wrote: At 9:24 PM -0800 11/27/2010, Jonas Ulrich wrote: Does anyone happen to know of a free or reasonable priced word list generator that will run on Leopard? Have you looked on

Re: Thermal Compound Question

2010-11-05 Thread Vic
On Nov 3, 10:16 pm, Tina K. penguir...@gmail.com wrote: On 2010/11/03 12:39, John Carmonne so eloquently wrote: I have noticed that Apple used a thick paste on the G4 PowerBooks, I assume this is because the possible flexing and ambient temperature changes of the components could break

Re: Interesting Vintage Website

2010-10-22 Thread Vic
On Oct 22, 3:48 pm, Arnel Tuazon a.tua...@gmail.com wrote: On 22/10/10 4:14 PM, Bill Brown thunder...@mindspring.com wrote: Wow!! Take a look at this stuff!! A little expensive for a hard drive, eh? Bill http://www.oddee.com/item_97232.aspx?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium...

Corsair Nova 32GB SSD On Sale for $69.99

2010-06-18 Thread Vic Mabus
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Nova-32GB-SSD-Rebate-Netbook,10697.html#xtor=RSS-181 I saw this bargain on Tom's Hardware, but I haven't found any adapter that would allow me to put one of these in an old PowerBook with PATA (or is it PITA?) interface. It would have to be quite slim. Has

Slashdot News Story | Google Reportedly Ditching Windows

2010-05-31 Thread Vic Mabus
http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/06/01/011203/Google-Reportedly-Ditching-Windows?from=rss by rolfwind (528248) on Monday May 31, @09:24PM (#32413200) Macs are only more susceptible to spearfishing because the monitor and body are one. Ram a spear through that and the whole

Re: Cube speed

2010-05-25 Thread Vic
Can you explain the exact method of doing this, I read a page from Operator HeadGap on this but it seems vague at best, I'll have an extra 2 450 MHz boards in a couple of days that I could try it on:-) Sure, it's best explained

Re: Cube DVDs

2010-05-18 Thread Vic
On May 18, 6:14 am, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: Hi All  I was recently watching a DVD on a Cube G4 500 MHz 1.5 GB RAM machine, every so often it would like skip I played it with the internal and a Pioneer 118 external and the same results. I'm using DVD player on Tiger. My video

Re: Best OS for MDD

2010-04-04 Thread Vic
On Apr 3, 10:38 pm, Jonas Ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, looking for some advice here. I have a MDD Tower with the following specs: Hardware Overview:   Machine Name: Power Mac G4   Machine Model:        PowerMac3,6   CPU Type:     PowerPC G4  (2.1)   Number Of CPUs:    

Re: iMac KP

2010-03-16 Thread Vic
On Mar 15, 9:21 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Mar 15, 2010, at 10:01 PM, Vic wrote: On Intel, yes there is some improvement; however I was unable to find that update for PPC. It's a universal plugin, works for both Intel PPC. You're right Kris! I d'loaded and installed

iMac KP

2010-03-15 Thread Vic Mabus
My nephew gave me his 800 MHz iMac--the one with the hemispherical base and articulated arm. Because it's quiet, I use it for a music server with a connected stereo system. It has a 320 Gb HDD and 1 Gb RAM (new from OWC). I did AR of Tiger. Everything seems to work great, except when

Re: iMac KP

2010-03-15 Thread Vic
On Mar 15, 7:37 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Mar 15, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Vic Mabus wrote: My gut instinct tells me to suspect Flash Have you tried the beta Flash 10.1 release? It seems to be stable, and less of a resources hog than previous   releases. http://labs.adobe.com

Re: Cube Processor upgrade?

2010-03-15 Thread Vic
On Mar 15, 11:28 am, dc dbc...@verizon.net wrote: On Mar 13, 1:41 pm, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote:  I got a CUBE 450MHz for a friend at he wants to upgrade it cheap. It cost $100.00 just Cube and PS and software. So I put in 1 more 256 MB RAM to get it to 768. I will put in a

Re: Good simple graphics/art/publishing app?

2010-02-04 Thread Vic
On Feb 4, 12:10 pm, Meghrouni Vince foomc...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Needed:         An app with which to create/design flyers and posters in which images   and text can be manipulated, that doesn't cost an arm and a     leg.  Not   for for-hire professional graphics, but for small business

Re: Mouse Question

2009-11-27 Thread Vic
On Nov 27, 1:22 pm, Kasey Smith kasm...@gmail.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2009, at 10:35 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote: Any typical USB two-button+scrollwheel PC mouse will also work with full functionality out of the box on OS X, the left button clicks, the right control-clicks and the scroll wheel

Re: Dual Boot into Linux, OSX

2009-11-25 Thread Vic
On Nov 24, 9:49 pm, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: Nestamicky wrote: On 11/23/09 2:38 PM, Clark Martin wrote: I have Fedora on a separate partition on my G4. Would you guys care to say which G4 you have. I'm ready to tryout a Linux on my Sawtooth, cuz I'm sick and tired of how

Re: Chronic kernel panics in used iBook G4 with Tiger 10.4

2009-11-23 Thread Vic
On Nov 22, 9:29 am, Dwight Hines dwight.hi...@gmail.com wrote: I just purchased a used iBook G4 running OS-10.4.   Kernel panics  happen sometimes before I can get my email checked.   Other times, after a re-start, the panics would not occur for 45 minutes or so. I've re-installed using a

Re: List view

2009-11-17 Thread Vic
On Nov 16, 11:44 am, ben64sm...@googlemail.com ben64sm...@googlemail.com wrote: Recently the digest has started to arrive in HTML rather than plain text and it is HORRIBLE. I cannot see any way of reverting back to plain text, I am using Thunderbird. can anyone help as I don't want to leave

Re: Should I upgrade my G4?

2009-10-09 Thread Vic
On Oct 8, 7:43 pm, Steven F. Scharff microfreedom.in...@gmail.com wrote: I am running a Mac Power/PC G4 presently running OS 10.3.9. I am planning on buying a Mac Mini, but read that there are upgrades available for my model unit. I'll be brief. Is it worth my while to buy and install a

Re: Linux on PPC- which distro? ... and G3 project.

2009-09-05 Thread Vic
On Sep 4, 9:24 pm, Paul Kemner zkem...@gmail.com wrote: Ubuntu (and I would guess Edubuntu) aren't very slim, and I'd expect they'd gobble a lot of resources on an older computer. We've used Xubuntu on some older pcs, but still... I just finished installing Linux on an old Wallstreet.

Re: Rumor: Snow Leopard to support PPC !!

2009-08-16 Thread Vic
On Aug 15, 2:12 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Aug 15, 2009, at 9:27 AM, McGrude wrote: You know, I actually think that we're all bozos on this bus ... Think?  Think?   I know I'm a bozo. I'm just waiting for the electrician. -- Don't step on that dwarf!

Re: Where Do I Find Reliable Info On Color Critical Monitor Choices?

2009-06-10 Thread Vic
On Jun 9, 11:45 am, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote: Seeking a reliable web resource or resources to become knowledgeable in choosing a color critical Monitor for myself. Richard Have you looked at the reviews on http://www.tomshardware.com ? V Mabus

Re: It is official, we are orphans.

2009-06-08 Thread Vic
W! I can't run System 7 on my Intel iMac! Damn Apple! Sure you can -- try Basilisk... V Mabus --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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: Firefox memory?

2009-03-28 Thread Vic
On Mar 28, 4:59 am, D Stubbs dsmn...@gmail.com wrote: For a few months now Firefox will freeze after about 5 or 10 tabs are up ( it's not consistent) . I allow it to do its normal automatic updates. It makes me think of old OS9 days and needing to add memory to it, but I presume those days

Re: OS X Server 10.4 v's OS X Client 10.5 for home server

2009-03-27 Thread Vic
On Mar 27, 12:16 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Mar 27, 2009, at 11:04 AM, Jonas Ulrich wrote: whats an iMic?-Jonas http://lmgtfy.com/?q=imicl=1 -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have

Re: Trouble with Bondi again.

2009-03-15 Thread Vic
PS. I also checked MacTracker, and it says the Rev. A G3 iMacs only accept 256Mb of ram... I was about to buy two 256 ones from someone on the LEM swap, but should I just get two 128's? I am pretty sure I have a Rev. A iMac, since on the motherboard it doesn't say the revision. This

Re: Safari 4 Public Beta available today

2009-03-06 Thread Vic
On Mar 6, 2:22 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: I once spent a half-hour on the phone arguing with an IT tech at the   hospital who was absolutely convinced beyond any reason that their   Citrix app ...would NEVER EVER run on a Mac, no nope just not   possible Macs are

Re: Hackintoshes and PCs

2009-03-06 Thread Vic
Ok.  Time to pull the pizza from the oven. - Dan. You've got pizza!! All I have is a stale grilled ham and cheese sandwich ... at least I think it is cheese ... maybe a bit more penicillin than cheese. Dan II You've got cheese?!? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~

Re: Word Mac Virus - Really curious

2009-03-06 Thread Vic
 anyone have more clues i could offer her (being a PC person   myself)? good anti-virus programs for a Mac? Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Web Design ClamXAV http://www.clamxav.com/ iAntiVirus http://www.iantivirus.com/ V Mabus --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You

Re: Kernel Panic on Cube

2009-01-19 Thread Vic
On Jan 16, 10:34 pm, Vic Mabus vma...@gmail.com wrote: Help! Is video handled that much differently in Leopard, compared to Tiger, to make the difference?  I can't help but suspect the video card to be the culprit, having had similar experience with a flashed PC card that I got on eBay

Re: Kernel Panic on Cube

2009-01-17 Thread Vic
On Jan 17, 7:59 am, Charles Davis c...@gamewood.net wrote: There are consistent reports that OSX is 'finicky' about memory. Are you close enough that you might borrow some 'other' DIMMs from a   friend, and try different memory? I borrowed memory from my Sawtooth, which is right next to it

Re: Kernel Panic on Cube

2009-01-17 Thread Vic
On Jan 17, 8:22 am, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: When exactly does it panic? The little spinny thing goes for about a minute, then the KP--not always completely displayed. The last couple times, I noticed it stopped at the black rectangle. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South

Re: Kernel Panic on Cube

2009-01-17 Thread Vic
On Jan 17, 1:10 pm, J.M.P.Hissel jo...@xs4all.nl wrote: On 17-01-2009 15:59, Charles Davis, c...@gamewood.net, wrote: I'm not aware of Memory test programs runnable under OS9. [But there must be some.] Try RAMometer v1.3.4 If you cannot find it anymore mail me OffList, no problem to send

Kernel Panic on Cube

2009-01-16 Thread Vic Mabus
Help! I've always admired the aesthetic design of the Cube, which came out right after I bought my first Sawtooth (figures). I've watched the prices for years, anticipating the day when it would fall below the You paid how much? threshold. Having arranged a swap, I've got my Cube, nicely

Re: Where do I learn.... becomes archiving files and images- the future

2009-01-06 Thread Vic
On Jan 6, 10:42 am, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: heh.  Just ran across some old PDF files that I cannot seem to open anymore.  Preview gives an empty window.  Adobe Reader crashes. Tried full Acrobat on XP - it blue screens.  That's a good example of how Adobe formats work - even the open

Re: anyone have a 2002 powermac for sale???

2008-12-29 Thread Vic
On Dec 29, 2:07 pm, jonas ulrich jonasulrich3...@gmail.com wrote: I am looking to buy a powermac 2002 or later i don't care if it has ram or hard drive. just as long as it has a motherboard and power supply and works. -Jonas Try WTB (want to buy) on the LEMSwap list

Re: Which printer do you like?

2008-12-22 Thread Vic
On Dec 22, 1:31 pm, Kyle Hansen pi...@speakeasy.net wrote: On 12/22/08 12:17 PM, cheryl chelyh...@gmail.com Broadcast into the ether: I have a HP 1210xi all in one that has quit on me. I don't think it's really compatible with Leopard. Anyway, I really like Epson printers but I

Re: Best G4 Desktop

2008-12-19 Thread Vic
On Dec 18, 12:25 pm, nestamicky nestami...@gmail.com wrote: And by best I mean, which of these G4 Desktop-Sawtooth, DA, etc is best to get for optimum upgrade? I have a Sawtooth now, but feel as though I could put some money on and upgrade a better machine in this line. So, which one is

Re: TFT Fuzziness Solved... Ish

2008-10-10 Thread Vic
On Oct 10, 2:39 am, Simon Royal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Well I have managed to work out there is nothing wrong with my PowerMac G4 or the graphics card in it. I hooked my TFT monitor up to my iMac G3 via the VGA port on the back (for mirroring) and the picture was just as fuzzy, so

Re: Recent Finder Problem ... Just Busy Behind the Desktop Scene?

2008-09-24 Thread Vic
On Sep 24, 5:06 pm, billycarmacs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On two occasions, since upgrading to 10.5.5, my Finder seems to have   gotten into something that keeps it terribly, Beachball Spinning,   busy ... First time facts escape me but I think maybe it was Spotlight   working ...