Re: Seagate HD firmware update

2009-02-05 Thread Gary D.
On Jan 18, 2009, at 3:46 AM, Paul wrote: Anyway, if I may, why are so many (not all) of my G3 posts coming   through with most text underlined? Looks like an anchor closing tag   in HTML is being forgotten in the manufacture of the digest... -- dorayme This results from forgetting

Spotlight

2009-02-23 Thread Gary D.
for any and all tips Gary D. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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

Re: Upgrade to Leopard leaves mailboxes empty

2009-03-28 Thread Gary D.
On Mar 26, 10:47 am, Gary D. g.dea...@web.de wrote: Re Mail Problems: I am also having problems with Mail. New Mac mini, installed 10.5, ran Migration Assistant, mail boxes empty, would not get mail, would not quit, had to be forced to quit, reinstalled Mail, same situation. I will try

Re: Any replacement keyboards

2009-06-27 Thread Gary D.
On Jun 27, 2:53 am, James E. Therrault jetas...@worldnet.att.net wrote: Another option that gets you the old-time Apple quality is to actually get an old Apple Extended Keyboard and connect it via a Griffin Technologies iMate ADB-to-USB adapter. I haven't tried it, but some say it

MDD hangs on Startup

2010-01-24 Thread Gary D.
Hi all, I'm having an annoying problem with my MDD (2003) running 10.4.11 that I haven't been able to solve. It almost always hangs during the first attempt to start but nearly always starts on the second attempt. I've replaced the battery and cloned the software to another drive for startup as

Re: HP ScanJet 7490c issues

2010-02-27 Thread Gary D.
Having given up with HP software after my switch to 10.5/10.6, I recently bought VueScan. It is a bit wierd and requires some getting used to but the results are very good. And although there are nearly weekly updates, there is no convenient update procedure - just download and replace. Gary --

Problem with Burning Photo CD

2010-03-28 Thread Gary D.
Hi all, This is probably OT but I am pulling what is left of my hair out and running out of blank disks. The task seems quite simple: Photos of an event are to be burnt to CDs and distributed to those involved. The only complication is I wanted to include a silde show with music and Ken Burns

Re: You received this message because...

2010-04-19 Thread Gary D.
in new - to me at least. Once per thread should be sufficient in digest mode. As far as I can remember, that was the case in the past. Gary D. -- 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

Re: You received this message because...

2010-04-19 Thread Gary D.
the You received this message ... footers to find the posts has me a bit grumpy. Gary D. -- 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

Re: Attatch PDF to mail PITA

2010-07-10 Thread Gary D.
On Jul 9, 5:54 pm, john CARMONNE carmo...@aol.com wrote: can stop this is to Zip it. I'm sure I have a setting or something   wrong. Any one have the same problem? I have also had some strange things happening recently - maybe an update has screwed thing up. Have you tried right click or

Re: USB plug case sparks

2010-08-17 Thread Gary D.
The hub works fine still, but somehow   this seems wrong. Has anyone else seen sparks between USB plugs and   their cases? Your might try rotating the plug of the computer OR the power supply of the hub to bring the two sources into phase although it is probably harmless. G. D. -- You

Re: Word list Generator???

2010-11-30 Thread Gary D.
Maybe the original poster was thinking of a concordance (look it up). Quite useful for translators to know when find and replace is worthwhile. Google has 23 million hits. If you can't find anything useful, let me know off-line. I can give you a reference or a program. Hope this helps. Gary D

Mini Problem

2011-04-29 Thread Gary D.
Help! My wife's G4 Mini (A1103) is acting up and I am at the hair- pulling stage (which I can't afford to loose). The HD has two partitions: 10.5 and 10.4/9.2.2. Both partitions appear in the System Profiler and the Startup Manager as well as Disk Utility but neither in the System Preferences

DVD won't eject

2012-07-12 Thread Gary D.
of the Leopard, Macintel and Mac mini groups but there doesn't seem to be much going on there. Are they still active?) Thanks in advance. Gary D. -- 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

Re: DVD won't eject

2012-07-13 Thread Gary D.
On Thursday, July 12, 2012 5:40:16 PM UTC+2, Tina Holm wrote: turn it upside down and press the eject button - maybe shake it gently too that's what worked on my powerbook recently - after trying all other methods and suggestions I could find and think of Thanks Tina, I managed to

Re: DVD won't eject

2012-07-14 Thread Gary D.
On Friday, July 13, 2012 2:15:52 PM UTC+2, Fluxstringer wrote: For the record, look for the tiny hole on the front. Use an unbent paper clip to push the release arm inside. For the record, Mac minis don't have a tiny hole on the front. Gary D. -- You received this message because you

Re: DVD won't eject

2012-07-15 Thread Gary D.
hope you are not suggesting that I poke around in there blind to try to find a eject machanism. Anyway as I said, after due consideration, my Mini decided to surrender my DVD peacefully and all is well. Thanks all, Gary D. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group

Re: DVD won't eject

2012-07-17 Thread Gary D.
have a bad day? Gary D. -- 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

Re: Music stream capture app?

2012-08-06 Thread Gary D.
On Monday, August 6, 2012 9:28:30 AM UTC+2, Kris Tilford wrote: I'm sure there are more. Yes, for example Pezio at http://rogueamoeba.com/piezo/ for $10. Supposedly simple and easy to use. I have Audio Hijack Pro - not so easy to use. Gary -- You received this message because you

Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-01 Thread Gary D.
what I am doing wrong or haven't taken into consideration. Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Gary D. -- 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

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-02 Thread Gary D.
On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 1:30:49 PM UTC+1, Clark Martin wrote: Wild guess but the TV probably wants to access a SMB (Samba) server (ie Windows). Try turning that on in the Mini's Sharing prefs. Tried SMB - didn't help. Thanks anyway. Gary D. -- You received this message because

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-03 Thread Gary D.
as well as TV – WLAN – Router – built-in Airport – Mini, all to no avail. I have assumed that both should work if I get things right. Is that correct? The TV is a Panasonic model TX-L37ETW5 (could be a specific German designation but there should be a US equivalent). Thanks again. Gary D

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-08 Thread Gary D.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 12:48:14 PM UTC+1, Gary D. wrote: Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report back, hopefully with success. More info: The TV has an Ethernet connection but it is too far

Re: Access Problem from TV to Mini

2013-01-08 Thread Gary D.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013 5:35:15 PM UTC+1, joh...@pharmacy.arizona.edu wrote: On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:48 AM, Gary D. g.de...@web.de javascript: wrote: Thanks guys - you're the greatest. I now have enough info and things to try to keep me busy for a couple of days. I will report

Quick Question

2013-04-04 Thread Gary D.
Hi all, I have just installed 10.8.3 for the first time and it takes up a lot of space. There is a file at private var vm with the name sleepimage that is 4 GB in size. Anyone know what that is? Can I delete it? There is also an Install OS X Mountain Lion.app in the appllication folder. Do I