Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread John Carmonne
On Jan 9, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: Just got a nice deal on a Mac Pro 3,1 (Early 2008) 2 x 3.0MHz with Intel Xeon 5400 series (Harpertown) processors. What type of testing might I run, to exercise the various parts? Is there an Apple Hardware Test or Service Diagnostics that

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Lawrence David Eden
Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. Your thoughts? Larry -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs -

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Valter Prahlad
Il giorno 10/01/13 06:58, Kris Tilford ha scritto: I am also getting a copy of Snow Leopard Skip straight to Mountain Lion. I respectfully disagree. First, if you don't know the OP needs, how could you know what's best for him? Second, Snow Leopard has - at least - a couple benefits over

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread James Knight
I disagree. There are plenty of websites and resources available for Intel era macs. Sent from my mobile device. On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden lde...@comcast.net wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Charles Lenington
On 1/10/13 08:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. Your thoughts? Larry Why, there is an intel group? http://lowendmac.com/lists/macintel.html

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread JoeTaxpayer
With all due respect - this should be started on a new thread, not a highjack of this one. On Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:09:50 AM UTC-5, TubaMan wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread John Carmonne
On Jan 10, 2013, at 6:11 AM, Valter Prahlad wrote: Il giorno 10/01/13 06:58, Kris Tilford ha scritto: I am also getting a copy of Snow Leopard Skip straight to Mountain Lion. I respectfully disagree. First, if you don't know the OP needs, how could you know what's best for him?

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread John Carmonne
On Jan 10, 2013, at 6:28 AM, James Knight wrote: I disagree. There are plenty of websites and resources available for Intel era macs. Sent from my mobile device. That may be so but the knowledge base here is better than most. Plus the others are mostly forums. On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:09

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread John Carmonne
On Jan 10, 2013, at 6:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. Your thoughts? Larry I would like to see this too, many are transitioning

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Dan
At 6:14 AM -0800 01/10/2013, John Carmonne wrote: On Jan 10, 2013, at 6:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. I would like to see this too, many are transitioning

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Brett
PPC only please Sent from my iPhone On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Charles Lenington macso...@brightok.net wrote: On 1/10/13 08:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well

PPC and Intel Lists (was :Mac Pro Testing Suggestions)

2013-01-10 Thread JohnV
On Jan 10, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Charles Lenington wrote: On 1/10/13 08:09 AM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. Why, (when) there is an intel group?

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Bruce Johnson
On Jan 10, 2013, at 7:14 AM, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: I would like to see this too, many are transitioning to the Intel's and and some posts include both. An example: G5 and Mac Pro are the same but for the processors. Well, except for the slots, oh, and the memory, and pretty

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread ROBERT H. BAUCOM
I agree that Mountain Lion is a pain in the posterior to any old time, Mac Proficient, Senior. That being the case, I use my new Mac Pro Tower, 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Chip for email and certain projects … BUT , I keep my Quicksilver with AirPort/Wifi turned off for my finances and

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Cameron Kaiser
I would like our Group to start including Intel Macs. I think that many of us are using old G3s, 4s and 5s as well as Intel models. I would like to see this too, many are transitioning to the Intel's and and some posts include both. An example: G5 and Mac Pro are the same but for the

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Bruce Johnson
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Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Mac User #330250
-- Original message -- Subject: Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions Date:Thursday, 10. January 2013 From:John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Yes, the loss of Rosetta is a PITA so I keep SL on for just that. Virtual box can take care

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Lawrence David Eden
With all due respect - this should be started on a new thread, not a highjack of this one. I thought the Mac Pro mentioned in the post was an Intel Mac Larry On Thursday, January 10, 2013 9:09:50 AM UTC-5, TubaMan wrote: Dear Listers, I would like our Group to start including

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-10 Thread Bill Connelly
I would like the List Nanny to close this thread (I'm the OP). I apologize for starting it here, and have initiated it on the Mac Pro list. Thx -- 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

Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-09 Thread Bill Connelly
Just got a nice deal on a Mac Pro 3,1 (Early 2008) 2 x 3.0MHz with Intel Xeon 5400 series (Harpertown) processors. What type of testing might I run, to exercise the various parts? Is there an Apple Hardware Test or Service Diagnostics that I could get a hold of? I have run Geekbench, and

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-09 Thread Kris Tilford
On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:19 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: I am also getting a copy of Snow Leopard Skip straight to Mountain Lion. Basically want to know everything is working correctly. First rule: if it ain't broke, don't fix it. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions

2013-01-09 Thread Richard Gerome
??? -Original Message- From: Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net Sent: Jan 10, 2013 12:58 AM To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Pro Testing Suggestions On Jan 9, 2013, at 11:19 PM, Bill Connelly wrote: I am also getting a copy of Snow Leopard Skip straight to Mountain Lion