All NON Boot Drives are 'Locked' ???

2009-11-27 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello, I've encountered a weird issue. There are little paddlelocks on most of my drives. I think it's a permissions issue of some sort I've never encountered before. My boot partition on the internal drive is fine, but the other boot partition and the user data partition won't let me access

File Recovery Query

2009-10-23 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi Group, I have formatted a drive (simple format - no zeroing out) when I meant to zap a partition. I haven't lost anything of 'importance', but can I use a utility program to scan the drive's sectors and reconstitute the data onto another drive? I seem to remember using Disc Doctor back in

Re: G4 Mini with Chime of Death

2009-08-15 Thread aussieshepsrock
14, 2009, at 7:34 AM, Bill Connelly wrote: On Aug 14, 2009, at 9:32 AM, aussieshepsrock wrote: Hello, I have g4 mini 1.2ghz, 1gig, 40 gig  that is now presenting with a loud screech instead of the nice startup chime. It sends no signal to the monitor, isn't attempting to boot

G4 Mini with Chime of Death

2009-08-14 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello, I have g4 mini 1.2ghz, 1gig, 40 gig that is now presenting with a loud screech instead of the nice startup chime. It sends no signal to the monitor, isn't attempting to boot, and is unresponsive to any keyboard commands, and the lights in the keyboard don't light (caps lock, num lock,

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

2009-06-17 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi Bruce, thank you for the suggestion re: Scott Kelby's book, I'll add it to my acquisition list - which grows ever longer, but good reference materials are always a great 'first buy'. Here's my thoughts on your responses :-) A: I want my 'pictures' to appear consistently the same when I

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

2009-06-17 Thread aussieshepsrock
had somewhere to look or learn more about specific displays from the viewpoint of someone who values colors and images in a somewhat similar manner to myself. Richard :-) On Jun 17, 12:29 am, tortoise cymraeg...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 15, 5:29 pm, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote

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

2009-06-15 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi Adrian, good question re:Color Calibration's Usefulness To Me? It's easy to overlook the variable knowledge bases and interests of the list members in one's quest for assistance with a more narrow question. The purpose of my efforts at color matching is to: A: I want my 'pictures' to

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

2009-06-11 Thread aussieshepsrock
Thanks All, I must say that a Color Calibrator (ColorSpyder or ColorMunki type unit) is absolutely at the top of my shopping list. I can state with unequivacobal authority that no matter how wonderful the 'software' calibration is built into our preferred OS, the fact our calibrations are done

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

2009-06-10 Thread aussieshepsrock
alfred.pou...@gmail.com wrote: On Jun 10, 9:08 am, Vic vma...@gmail.com wrote: 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

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

2009-06-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
Seeking a reliable web resource or resources to become knowledgeable in choosing a color critical Monitor for myself. My google searches looking for websites or webpages were ludicrously scatter shot and mostly 'forum' posts dating back as much as multiple years and no way to differentiate from

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

2009-06-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
management device. I am seeing 'posters' decrying the '@ss-munching Apple Displays and other 'posters' having a verbal-wet-dream describing Apple Displays! Confusion Reigns in the AussieShep Home! Richard On Jun 9, 2:29 pm, pdimage pdim...@btinternet.com wrote: On 9/6/09 18:45, aussieshepsrock

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

2009-06-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
is proving interesting to 'learn' stuff, but where to go to gain more knowledge and basic understandings :-) Richard On Jun 9, 3:53 pm, Wallace Adrian D'Alessio fluxstrin...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 9, 2009 at 1:45 PM, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.comwrote: Seeking a reliable

Seeking Opinions on Elgato products

2009-05-11 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi - Thinking of getting some used /or new Elgato Products. They seem like 'good' Mac-like products that do what they do in a nice way (hardware software). Any thoughts someone might like to share. I am currently operating on a G4 Mini 1.25ghz/1gig/40gig with 10.4.11 and lots of external

Keep Using SuperDuper or Switch To TimeMachine?

2009-04-08 Thread aussieshepsrock
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 superdupe clone of my Mini's Internal HD which I run 10.4.11

Re: 10.5 Stopped Auto Logging-in on Home Wireless Network

2009-04-07 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Apr 7, 3:38 am, Clark Martin cm...@sonic.net wrote: aussieshepsrock wrote: SOLVED_SOLVED_SOLVED The problem is fixed now! There was a compound issue of mis-labeled notes as to what the router access password was and the encryption key password was. My lack of routine use

10.5 Stopped Auto Logging-in on Home Wireless Network

2009-04-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
Greetings - A G4 1.3ghz with 120gig/768mb running 10.5.6 (laptop) has stopped logging in automatically to our home wireless network (Linksys router distributing (properly) our cable internet to a wired PC, wirelessly to a PC laptop, and a wireless Mini running 10.4.11). I am completely lost

Re: 10.5 Stopped Auto Logging-in on Home Wireless Network

2009-04-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Apr 6, 12:55 pm, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote: Greetings - A G4 1.3ghz with 120gig/768mb running 10.5.6 (laptop) has stopped logging in automatically to our home wireless network (Linksys router distributing (properly) our cable internet to a wired PC, wirelessly

Re: 10.5 Stopped Auto Logging-in on Home Wireless Network

2009-04-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Apr 6, 2:15 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Apr 6, 2009, at 9:55 AM, aussieshepsrock wrote: Upon returning it autologged into the home network without issue for 3 weeks, but a week ago it started not trying to auto connect upon restart or waking from sleep

Re: 10.5 Stopped Auto Logging-in on Home Wireless Network

2009-04-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
was like #15 in the scroll list! I dragged it to the top and voila all is well upon boot-up and wake-up. Thanks, Richard On Apr 6, 2:49 pm, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote: On Apr 6, 2:15 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Apr 6, 2009, at 9:55 AM

Re: Is paragon ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread aussieshepsrock
If it's just a hand full of files that you want to share between the computers, I've been using an online storage utility called DropBox. They will give you a free account, 2GB of storage. I've got it set up on my office computer (G4 Tower / Gigabit Ethernet) and also my notebook, HP

Re: Is paragon ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Apr 1, 4:54 am, pdimage pdim...@btinternet.com wrote: On 1/4/09 04:25, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm entering a mixed marriage (girlfriend is a PC user) and I'm considering options for having co-usable data drives, files, and etcetera. (Yes, she's slowly being

Re: Is paragon ntfs software reliable?

2009-04-01 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Apr 1, 1:50 am, Steve R mailing.lists.2...@gmail.com 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 for having co-usable data drives, files, and  etcetera. (Yes, she's slowly being seduced

Is paragon ntfs software reliable?

2009-03-31 Thread aussieshepsrock
I'm entering a mixed marriage (girlfriend is a PC user) and I'm considering options for having co-usable data drives, files, and etcetera. (Yes, she's slowly being seduced by the powers of Light Goodness - the new iMac's made her go WOW!). I've seen a product called Paragon and I'm wondering is

OS9 Image Viewer/Slideshow App Suggestions?

2009-02-03 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa, I'm setting up a Wallstreet running OS9 and I'm looking for a 'Preview.app' type program I can use to look at jpegs and run full screen slideshows with. It's been forever since I've been in 9 and can't think of what to use to get Preview like tools. Not that I like Preview!, but it does

Re: Recommend a Scanner

2009-01-26 Thread aussieshepsrock
You might want to check out the Epson Perfection Series. I personally use the now discontinued 4870 Photo model which has a nice built in transparency adapter and film holders ranging from mounted 35mm slides (8 at a time), 35mm negative strips (4 at a time), 120 neg strips, and 4x5 (2 at a

Re: Shot Self in Foot, Need First Aid

2009-01-26 Thread aussieshepsrock
To NOT be very helpful: Don't Aim Higher or To The Midline When Next Handling a Shooting Device. Richard On Jan 24, 12:12 am, tonycd tonyl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi. (Deep breaths.) I have just received my G4 upgrade card (single 1.6 GHz 7447) from OWC. As the first step in failing to

Can my Mac Access my Cable DVR Box 'safely'?

2009-01-13 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi All, Can I use my Mac (g4 mini) to access the recordings in our Cable DVR Box in a 'safe' to the box manner and in a 'successful' manner? It is a 'Motorola DCH 3416 HD Dual Tuner DVR' with all the usual video and audio connectors one might expect, but I noticed there are 2 USB ports and a

Re: Can my Mac Access my Cable DVR Box 'safely'?

2009-01-13 Thread aussieshepsrock
at an iTunes kind of portal based on ad revenues for income. A 'true' internet based 'cable tv' site. Richard On Jan 13, 12:13 pm, Dan dantear...@gmail.com wrote: At 8:23 AM -0800 1/13/2009, aussieshepsrock wrote: Can I use my Mac (g4 mini) to access the recordings in our Cable DVR Box in a 'safe

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

2009-01-12 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello Dan, Your suggestion of an iPhoto Coffee Table Book might make an excellent add-on to go out with the copies of the optical disc sets I am planning to distribute. I could cherry pick some of the best images, caption them, and make a nice pre-packaged album. As a method of generating a

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

2009-01-12 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa Pete and Everyone! On Jan 12, 7:47 am, pdimage pdim...@btinternet.com wrote: On 8/1/09 22:29, aussieshepsrock ilovaussiesh...@yahoo.com wrote: HiYa Pete and Everyone,    My intended Scanning Methodology - Seperate from my Media Storage Options - is something like this. I've only

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

2009-01-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
Topic: Storing Original Prints As Best Option - A Discussion Upfront! Well Kept Prints Are By leaps and bounds this is UNEQUIVOCABLY The Best Option! Any and All Atempts To Explain Doing So Is Best Is To Be 'Preaching To The Choir'. My Photographic Skils Come Out Of Large Format Cameras And

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

2009-01-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
. Transatlantic Soccer Goals With His Testes is just a good start. ccoe! Richard On Jan 9, 6:29 pm, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jan 9, 2009, at 3:18 PM, aussieshepsrock wrote: This box I temporarily have only exist because my Aunt

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

2009-01-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Jan 9, 8:07 pm, Charles Davis c...@gamewood.net wrote: On Jan 9, 2009, at 7:30 PM, aussieshepsrock wrote: Hi Chuck! Topic: Storing Original Prints As Best Option - A Discussion Upfront! Well Kept Prints Are By leaps and bounds this is UNEQUIVOCABLY The Best Option! Any and All

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

2009-01-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
On Jan 9, 8:15 pm, John Callahan jcalla...@stny.rr.com wrote: On Jan 9, 2009, at 10:52 AM, Dan wrote: Hi John! At 10:10 PM -0800 1/8/2009, Paul wrote: One thing that never got mentioned was how much storage this project will use. Are you talking about dozens of DVD's, or over 100? -

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

2009-01-09 Thread aussieshepsrock
Flash Memory IS NOT ARCHIVAL. Period! To Over Simplify The Reason - The fast changing materials which 'flash' on and off to store the 1's and 0's are inherently unstable. For the Memory to be quick it has to change fast, but a quickly changing material generally doesn't resist change well.

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

2009-01-08 Thread aussieshepsrock
As for Safe's with 'electronic' combination locks running off batteries - I have seen them in action when they switched the Store Safe out during a Remodeling back when I was running a 1hr lab for Walgreens. They are about as secure as a White Picket Fence! Due to some battery issues early on,

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

2009-01-08 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa Pete and Everyone, My intended Scanning Methodology - Seperate from my Media Storage Options - is something like this. I've only done a 50 image or so 'test' run to sort out file size and physical process considerations at this point. Some of this is based on some comparative tests of

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

2009-01-08 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi Chuck, TIFF with internal compression OFF Photograph Fronts: 600 DPI Resolution IF you can stand the increase in file size, go for more DPI. Absent a   rescan of the original, it's information that can never be duplicated. I am really leaning towards 1200 dpi, but aproximately 70%

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

2009-01-07 Thread aussieshepsrock
Original Poster here.. This jpeg vs tiff question is pretty important to me. My personal experience with jpegs is that the inherent nature of how the compression it uses works, very little quantities of data loss equate with the Functional Loss of the image. My limited knowledge of the 'nature'

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

2009-01-07 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa Pete, thanks for the tip on the 'Black' Fuji media. My only 'techie' relative mentioned these to me over the weekend. He's been a mac disciple since the begining having bought like the third one sold here in Michigan way back when. He's a programmer, engineer, optics, physics, etc etc etc

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

2009-01-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello All! Original Poster Here. Looks like I've kicked up a diverse conversation here. I think I've gleaned a great deal of thoughts from what's been discussed and I'll check on the NIST info soon. I want to comment on the RAW image file discussions. It occurs to me that the proper way to think

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

2009-01-05 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello All, Thanks for your input! I wanted to 'expand' on how I'm handling this family photo archive project. :-) I AM COMMITTED TO DOING THE SCANNING AND ORGANIZING OF FILES O-N-C-E DOING IT R-I-G-H-T AND NOT HAVING TO REPEAT THE W-O-R-K FOR THESE PARTICULAR PHOTOGRAPHS! My work motto is '

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

2009-01-05 Thread aussieshepsrock
Original Poster Here: Query? - There are Ultra-High Grade Discs made with Gold (to resist corrosion), High Grade Plastics to resist scratches and etc, and with the use of 'higher' stability Dyes (?) all put together with high quality construction processes in their production. The prices are

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

2009-01-05 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi Miko, I happen to personally 'like' your DNG suggestion and am a genuine devotee of RAW files and actively shoot and store them! However, the archive I am creating is NOT an archive for ME or being created for MY use. It's being created for two equally important 'future' relatives - Someone

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

2009-01-04 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello, I'm setting up to archive family photo's for posterity but am getting conflicting info on Media Choices and on going between CDR or DVDR. I'm also not quite sure where to look for scientifically valid evaluations and reccomendations. My google searches and readings seem to be a mix of

Re: I am thinking about a processor upgrade for my G4/400 AGP

2009-01-04 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa RiverMan, There is a big 'IF' in my reccomendation, but I see the cheapest and most straight forward speed bump you can achieve is by sliding an Intel Mini in the place of your Tower. When I compare the 'benchmark' numbers in the MacTracker App between a 400mhz g4 agp to a late model Mini

Re: Help! I Wanna Crack A Lacie FW CDRW Case

2008-11-07 Thread aussieshepsrock
, aussieshepsrock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll try to get something on flikr. I've never used it, but it's another skill that would be handy to have. Richard On Nov 7, 10:50 am, Bruce Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you

Re: Input requested re: a $10 G3 Powerbook

2008-11-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
, the others don't. On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 10:30 AM, Larry Stotler [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: On Nov 5, 6:17 pm, aussieshepsrock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:    I picked up a G3 Powerbook at my local computer recycler for 10 bucks last sping and I have some questions about whether my plans

Help! I Wanna Crack A Lacie FW CDRW Case

2008-11-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
This is pretty straight forward. I have a Lacie FireWire CDRW Case I'd like to Open Up, but I can't figure out how to do it without breaking parts or pieces of the housing. Shattering Shards Sliding through the Ether isn't something I'm neccessarily opposed to, but if I can avoid that I'd be

Re: Help! I Wanna Crack A Lacie FW CDRW Case

2008-11-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
:54 pm, aussieshepsrock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is pretty straight forward. I have a Lacie FireWire CDRW Case I'd like to Open Up, but I can't figure out how to do it without breaking parts or pieces of the housing. Shattering Shards Sliding through the Ether isn't something I'm

Re: Help! I Wanna Crack A Lacie FW CDRW Case

2008-11-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
Since mine is an optical drive, mischievious x-rays aren't much of a concern for me. Also Dennis is probably accurate in his observation, Metal drive housings would be pretty handy in most instances to fend off xrays. I think my best option is someone who has either done it before or can point

Re: Help! I Wanna Crack A Lacie FW CDRW Case

2008-11-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
, 5:54 pm, aussieshepsrock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   This is pretty straight forward. I have a Lacie FireWire CDRW Case I'd  like to Open Up, but I can't figure out how to do it without breaking  parts or pieces of the housing. Shattering Shards Sliding through the   Ether isn't something

VueScan Question

2008-11-05 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hi All, kind of a random question and I didn't see a straight forward way to ask it at Hamrick Software's website so I brought the question here. I have a Umax Powerlook 1100 scanner with Transparency Adapter and the assorted film holders. I have moved on to a pretty nice epson, but the 1100's

Personal Data Removal Methodology Questions

2008-10-29 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa Group, I want to know if how I've gone about removing files from my drives is Theoretically Sound. After reading the new thread regarding the new version of CCC being out I think I might have a assumed to much about how the process I was using went about it's job. Let me outline how I did

Re: File Managent Woes

2008-10-19 Thread aussieshepsrock
are much more spacious on my HD's to the tune of about 30% on the External and 50% available on the Internal one. Thanks All Richard On Oct 15, 4:33 pm, aussieshepsrock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Everyone! You're input is very welcome and I'm sincerely grateful :-). I wanted to update

Re: Scanner software works in 10.3 but not 10.4--how come?

2008-10-16 Thread aussieshepsrock
HiYa Tom, This may be a stupid question, but upon scanning through this thread a very straight forward solution is jumping out at me. That solution is to operate in 10.3 to use this scanner. The 'stupid' question is whether that overlooks anything seriously important to the functionality or

Re: File Managent Woes

2008-10-15 Thread aussieshepsrock
Thanks to Everyone! You're input is very welcome and I'm sincerely grateful :-). I wanted to update what I've done since putting up my original posting. My Original Challenges are Prolific File Duplicates and Setting Up A Filing System (Mainly to ride herd on my photos). Equipment recap: G4

File Managent Woes

2008-10-13 Thread aussieshepsrock
Hello All, I have a pair of file management challenges and they are feeding upon one another. I have a G4 Mini 1g/40g/1.25ghz running 10.4.11 with a 320gig External for File Storage. In addition I have a 120gig external drive that's used for Dup'ing the Mini's Drive on one half and my Father's

Re: Need Help - Don't know where to get it!

2008-10-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
Richard: I was able to get on with an updated weblink: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php Hope this helps, Dana The page won't load using anyone's links in their replies. ?!?!?!?!?! Confusion still rules the roost here :-)! LOL I'm going to fish up my dis-used copy of safari

Re: Need Help - Don't know where to get it!

2008-10-06 Thread aussieshepsrock
me an email address of an admin at the site? Thanks Richard On Oct 6, 3:17 pm, insightinmind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 6, 2008, at 3:10 PM, aussieshepsrock wrote: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/index.php It opens for me in both Firefox and Safari. Maybe your ISP is being blocked