Re: APC ES-500 now APC ES-750 what do you all use?
OK GUYS, WHAT BRANDS DO YOU PREFER? not sure i want another APC now, am annoyed with them. Belkin, Tripplite? I've got 3 APC ES 550s and a 350 around here. Also have a Belkin. These are all the lower end models, I refuse to pay more than around $50 for a UPS. All have been working fine for years. The Belkin is interesting in that the battery that came in it was only a 5Ah, but the battery compartment was large enough to hold a 7Ah replacement. When looking for a replacement battery both were on the list. The larger the Ah the longer the backup power will last. I've never had a low battery indicator work yet. Every time I've been alerted to a bad battery is with a power failure and a non-functioning UPS. You didn't say which model UPS you were using, but more than likely you could swap out the battery from your sons working UPS and test it. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CCC on network?
I'd like to use CCC to backup drives over a network. Or do I need a different application. I want to do some backups on my drives that are connected to machines via Ethernet I've never tried using CCC for daily backup. For daily backup I use ChronoSync to backup our network. It's very versatile and only $40. I've used it for years and all of the upgrades are free. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CCC on network?
Sync is NOT equal to Backup. Two totally different functions that serve totally different purposes. - Dan. If you only sync from a to b it's a backup. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: CCC on network?
Well maybe if you only sync then you get a bad backup?? CCC will tell you if the copy will be bootable. I think that's the way it works. JOHN CARMONNE Yorba Linda USA From TiBook 800 I just looked at the CCC web site, seem they offer a full version of the program for free now. IIRC the last time I used ccc there were features not included in the free version. You said you wanted to backup over a network so I was thinking files not boot drive. But the ccc web site has a help desk and the web site says you can use it over a network. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: quicksilver 933 fried by power loss
On May 13, 10:03 am, Bruce Johnson john...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On May 13, 2010, at 9:43 AM, lana wrote: I am a newbie . What description should I be looking for the power supply. I see some on ebay but the descriptions are confusing and I'd rather not buy the wrong one. I have a guy who will do cheap labor for me on fixing computers if I buy the parts. Here's a start: http://tinyurl.com/37xjz7q The replacement is a 5-minute job. Isn’t there anybody (company) that makes an adaptor so you can use a regular PC power supply? I know I purchased a few years ago for my Gigabit Ethernet G4s and they work fine. I purchased a regular ATX 20 (24) pin ps. I know the pinout is different for a QS, but I would think the principle is the same. geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: G3 With Squeaky Hard Drive
On Mar 30, 11:13 pm, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: You don't seem to understand this issue at all. These 9GB SCSI HDs are likely old server HDs that are used, and have little or no value, as he said, the cost of shipping the drives is more than he paid for them. No manufacturer is going to do anything. Actually, these are New drives, not used. You can search ebay: IBM Ultrastar 73LZX 9GB 10k 4MB 68-pin SCSI Hard Drive The company selling them is Computer Geeks.com, I’ve bought from them before. A good company I think. Thanks for all the suggestions. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: G3 With Squeaky Hard Drive
On Mar 31, 10:03 am, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Mar 31, 2010, at 11:52 AM, geno.y wrote: Actually, these are New drives, not used. You can search ebay: IBM Ultrastar 73LZX 9GB 10k 4MB 68-pin SCSI Hard Drive IBM got out of the HD business in 2002. That means these new HDs are old stock, likely made in 2001 or before. Yes, I forgot to mention that the date on them is 2002, so they’ve been sitting around in a warehouse for a long time. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: G3 With Squeaky Hard Drive
Open them up and spray wd-40 on the moveable parts. I was all out of WD-40, so I used some 5W-30 Pennzoil. The multi-grade works great as they spin up to the full 10K. Thanks for all the input. They aren’t worth sending back for a refund. They only cost $23 shipped for the pair. Unless there was an overwhelming opinion that they will die an early death, I really didn’t want to bother with returning them. I’ll continue to use them as is, squeak and all. Thanks again. Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
G3 With Squeaky Hard Drive
Hi All, The other day I bought 2 brand new SCSI drives from Computer Geeks off ebay. The drives were so cheap, I couldn’t resist. I got what I paid for. Both new drives make a squeaky sound, sort of like a squeaky wheel. It’s consistent, happens every 35 seconds or so. I know this isn’t a good thing, but does it mean imminent drive failure or is it just a nuisance sound? I hate to RMA them, shipping will cost as much as the drives. Just looking for opinions from the forum. I’ve had drive make a lot of clicking sounds but never a squeak. New drives: IBM Ultrastar 73LZX 9GB 10k 4MB 68-pin SCSI Hard Drive -Series: Ultrastar 73LZX -Model: IC35L009UWD210-0 Installed them into my: B/W G3 - 350Mhz / Rev. 2 OS 9.2.2. Ram 896MB Adaptec APD-29160N U160 SCSI PCI Card For MAC TIA Geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list To unsubscribe, reply using remove me as the subject.
Re: Pic question
On Feb 15, 1:47 pm, John Callahan jcalla...@stny.rr.com wrote: On Feb 15, 2010, at 6:09 AM, Stephen Conrad wrote: No condemnations please I just want to save the pics from this site and so far Safari and Firefox don't seem to be able to do so You can also use save page as, just make a folder to save it in. geno -- 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 http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: Dead Gigabit Power Supplies - what to do?
I just confirmed that two of my G4 Gigabits have failed power supplies. Is there any source for inexpensive replacements? I know that there's a way to convert a generic PC PS to do the job, I'm sure you're finding out that it is nearly impossible to repair or replace a Mac PSU economically. If you change you mind about using a pc power supply you'll find it's not that difficult, I can email directions and wiring diagrams if you like. I don’t know about Paul, but I would like a copy of the directions. I’ve got a few G4 Gigabits and I know the PS will go sooner or later. TIA Geno --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Is paragon ntfs software reliable?
On Mar 31, 8:25 pm, 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 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 the guru's mucking around here have any experience with it? My Plan is to have an external drive with partitions or the whole drive in ntfs format so I can carry files between her place and mine and maybe do some work on a 'dark forces' peecee as needed. Thx Richard Mac Mini G4, 1gig, 40gig, 10.4.11 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 Pavilion tx 1000, at home. It's okay on speed, I move adobe illustrator files, word and excel documents. If you install the software on both computers, it's available on your computer just like a hard drive. I use it just like a extra hard drive, so I don't have to carry an external hard drive with me to bring work home. I like it because it's always up-to-date and in sync. If the software isn't installed on the computer you're using, you can still access your account with any web browser and an internet connection. The best part is it's free, up to 2 GB anyway. That's enough space for me, at least for now. You can sign up for it here and give it a try. I'll get some extra storage space if you use my link. http://tinyurl.com/dx87x5 Or you can just google dropbox that should bring up www.getdropbox.com I was carrying around a flash drive, but always forgot it on my desk or on the coffee table at home. Dropbox has solved that problem. geno --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: SCSI-2 Device on a G3 Beige MiniTower?
On Feb 24, 9:19 am, Will_i_am wmhatch...@gmail.com wrote: Will a SCSI-2 device such as a Teac CD-RW external drive work on a Beige G3 MiniTower running OS 9.2.2? I can't seem to find any I was using an Adaptec AHA-2930CU/2930 card in a G3 Beige and it worked fine under OS 9.2.2. I used it with an external CD plus a Nikon film scanner. Geno --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Re: Slow connection speed
On Sep 13, 4:43 pm, George Hozendorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sep 13, 2008, at 5:04 PM, geno.y wrote: On Sep 13, 1:41 pm, George Hozendorf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My wireless connection using a cable modem with a Linksys WRT54G2 Router is slower than dialup was 20 years ago. Have you tried unplugging everything for a few minutes? Both the router and modem. Geno Yes, several times. I've been messing with this for a week. Hi, first I must admit I fly by the seat-of-my-pants when it comes to working on my network. I’ve never had this problem with wireless so I don’t know if this will help at all. But you say you can’t get your wired computer to get on line via your router. I had a similar problem. I was using DSL at the time. Configuration was something like: dsl modem to router (4 onboard switch) to switch. Everything was woking fine then one day, nothing worked. After resting everything, only 1 (computer A) out of 6 computers would connect to the broadband. That 1 computer would work when connected directly to the dsl modem and to the router. No other computer would work regardless of if it were connected direct to the dsl modem or the router. I went into the router configuration and set the router to show the ip address of computer A. After I did that all the other computers were back online to the internet. geno --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
