My favorite powerpc G- computer

2010-02-20 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have a huge collection of PowerPC computers ranging from the beige 233Mhz G3, to the G4 power mac tower. My favorite when it comes to performance is the G4 Graphite Power Mac. It's power, it's upgradeable, and it runs Leopard. Tiger was released back in 2005, and it is still widely used in 2010,

Re: ibook G3 help

2010-02-20 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have the same exact laptop as you do, and I know what to do. Are you sure it is an apple supported hard drive? Most power macs don't just take any hard drive to run on. It has to be a specific hard drive that is compatible specifically with your iBook. Also, did you check the IDE controller

Re: Apple 23 Cinema Display questions

2010-02-20 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have an Dell IN1910N 19 monitor, and it runs fine on a GeForce 6600. It even runs ok on an ATI RAGE128 PRO. Trust me, it is probably the best you can get when it comes to bang for the buck, quality, and size. In my opinion, the display only looks he best at the maximum screen resolution the

Re: ibook G3 help

2010-02-20 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
thanks for the help. no wonder my 250 gig hard drive won't work. thank you again. -- 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

Re: Apple 23 Cinema Display questions

2010-02-20 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
you are right about the expose thing, casey smith. expose isn't really smooth on my monitor either, unless i get a video card upgrade. -- 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.

Re: Cube Video card

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Whoa, you have a G4 cube? I have been looking for one for a while. How much can I buy one for? -- 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

Re: G4 MDD

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Here is a simple solution that worked for me when I first got my Power Mac G4 Graphite. Make sure that the jumper settings on the hard drive are not misplaced and set as a Slave drive. Make sure you have a good DVD drive. I had some problems with some older macs in which I had to completely

Re: Cube Video card

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
If you are looking for a video card, then I have a decent one for the cube. i have a spare Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT with 256Mb of video RAM built in and allows up to 384MB of shared Video RAM. It fits in the AGP socket. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for

Re: Safari 4.0.5 memory leak?

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
safari does that all of the time. I used safari 3 and somehow it is less of a memory leak then safari 4. -- 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

Re: Safari 4.0.5 memory leak?

2010-03-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
CPU%:32.6% Threads: 29 Real Memory:1046.71 MB Virtual Memory: 2.06 GB mine is worse. =( YIKES -- 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: Cube Video card

2010-03-16 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
wait a sec. if you are a mac collector i have something u might be interested in. I have a power macintosh G3 beige @233Mhz running jaguar and it has 30gig drive with 320MB of ram. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: iMac G5 isight, frequent Kernal Panics, inspite reinstalled OS Tiger

2010-03-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Listen, my friend has an iMac G5 iSight just like you, and he has the same problem. You probable may not have thought of this, but listen to this. PowerPC G5 processors overheat much more than the average processor, thus earning it the most Hottest processor in the history of processors. Look

Re: iMac G5 isight, frequent Kernal Panics, inspite reinstalled OS Tiger

2010-03-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Trust me, I have Leopard running on a Graphite G4 power macintosh, and after i installed a new fan system and a small air conditioner unit, the system thanked me with performance. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop

Re: iMac G5 isight, frequent Kernal Panics, inspite reinstalled OS Tiger

2010-03-18 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
sorry. what i said wasn't a generalization, i based it on what happened to my friend's computer problem. if i misled you, then i obviously didnt know what i was saying. i was half asleep and i just was about done from work. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a

Re: Virtual PC system risk?

2010-03-19 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
same here. os x is the best -- 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

Re: Hard drive failing

2010-03-21 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I understand that a hard drive made by seagate would fail. I have had 3 had drives for my laptop all from segate, and they all failed. now i have my western digital HDD 750GB and it works for 2 years now. also, my windows server 2008 system back at mt place has had a hard drive replacement

My iMac G3 died

2010-03-21 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hey everybody, I am trying to install OS X tiger on my computer, but no luck is coming my way. IHere is what happened. I had jaguar on it before, and i installed the game FLY! using OS classinc mode. When i ran it, the system shutdown, turned blank, and it had a folder with a flashing mac and

Re: QuickSilver G4 1.0Ghz DP help

2010-03-23 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
a mdd 1.0Ghz for $25? Dude, i got a graphite only 400Mhz back in december 2009. My deal compared to urs was a way rip off. where in the world can you buy a mdd 1.0Ghz for $25? o_0. What kind of a world do we live in where something not as good is more expensive? -- You received this

Re: QuickSilver G4 1.0Ghz DP help

2010-03-23 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
my mistake. i knew it was a qs, but i confused the 2. -- 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

Re: Upgrading a Sawtooth

2010-03-27 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have a suggestion. I also have a power Macintosh G4 sawtooth, and i got all of my upgrades from www.otherworldcomputing.com . They make RAM even for the macintosh quadra series from 1993-1995. Trust me, it's worth the upgrade. For only $30 per 512MB PC100 SDRAM module, my computer is one happy

Re: HDD temp sensors

2010-03-27 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try getting one of those plugs where you plug it into the SATA port, and it splits it into 2 SATA ports. Maybe that'll work. Only thing is, where do you get one? I have heard of those a while back when I did some research on SATA drives when they were new... -- You received this message

Re: Older Airport with OS 8.5

2010-03-27 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Is it an iBook, PowerBook, PowerMac? Consider upgrading to at least Jaguar (OS X 10.2), or upgrade to Mac OS 8.6. Mac OS 8.6 is the earliest OS I know of that works with any of my AirPort cards. Any Mac OS that is earlier than 10.0 is so old to me, I wouldn't even consider using it. Mac OS was a

Re: EDIT: A good and cheap video card

2010-03-29 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have an offer. I can sell you an Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT with 256MB VRAM. It fits into the AGP slot. $50 will buy it. On 3/29/10, PM7500 jburke...@comcast.net wrote: The FX5200 for the G5 Xserve is PCI. The G5 Xserve doesn't have a AGP slot. On Mar 22, 11:18 pm, Justin The Cynical

Re: EDIT: A good and cheap video card

2010-03-29 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Sorry, didnt realize it uses PCI until i read it On 3/29/10, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: I have an offer. I can sell you an Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT with 256MB VRAM. It fits into the AGP slot. $50 will buy it. On 3/29/10, PM7500 jburke...@comcast.net wrote: The FX5200

Re: G3 With Squeaky Hard Drive

2010-03-30 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Sqeaky drives sometimes have to do something with the ball bearing. Like the other guy said, check to make sure the ball bearings and everything else is not rusted or weathered in some way. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: EDIT: A good and cheap video card

2010-03-30 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Alright guys, I have 2 of these cards, and they both have the same exact specs: Nvida Geforce 6800 GT 8x AGP Slot 256MB DDR2 VRAM PNY technologies I am selling them both for $50 each. (trust me, craigslist gets ya alot of things that others want) -- You received this message because you are a

Re: EDIT: A good and cheap video card

2010-03-30 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
yes, they are still available. anyone who wants the video cards can email me at coolmar...@gmail.com now... i only have 2 of them, so don't get mad. i really don't know how i cn sell them with so many buyers, but starting price is $50 US dollars. If you guys decide to start an auction, that's up

Re: Cube processor upgrade?

2010-03-31 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
here's one thing. I reccommend to only buy processors that were originally made by apple, to ensure more performance and compatability. It's much more reasonable to buy a 1.25Ghz PowerPC G4 processor upgrade rather that the ones you see, because you don't know what processors they are, and who

Re: Quicksilver won't boot into target disk mode

2010-04-01 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have had the same problem on my graphite PM G4, but putting the jumpers in a dual configuration worked. I have both hard drives at 40GB, one is a master one is a slave. Only thing is, it only worked for me after i partitioned the main hard drive. Now only the main HDD can be used in target disk

Re: Quicksilver won't boot into target disk mode

2010-04-01 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
and drive 1 has 3 partitons. A 20GB partition, and (2) 10GB partitons. -- 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

Re: Basic Video card question....

2010-04-01 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
If it is longer, be careful and try not to damage anything inside. Put it in carefully, and you'll be good to go. It will fit in, but i don't know about the hook. The hook may be some obstrustion to the system. I have expirience with an Nvidia GeForce 6200 GT with 256MB VRAM, it is very long, and

Re: Basic Video card question....

2010-04-01 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
alrighty then, i guess you are good to go... im i right? If so, then i am glad that i helped you out. any time you have a question about macs or pcs, come to me. -- 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

Re: Sawtooth Video card/display issue

2010-04-02 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hey guys i have a question. i also have a PM G4 sawtooth graphite, and i absolutely hate that ATI RAGE 128PRO. Would a flashed Nvidia GeForce 2 MX/MX440 work? It is a PC card. with 64MB RAM. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5

Re: F/S Large Apple/Mac Collection

2010-04-02 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
yes i would. On 4/2/10, Bill Connelly billycarm...@verizon.net wrote: On Apr 2, 2010, at 3:09 PM, Wm. Arnold wrote: Is there any one on this list who would be interested in a large Apple/Mac Collection in Ohio ? Wm. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a

Re: Basic Video card question....

2010-04-02 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I would use a video card that has 256MB of VRAM. Most of my computers have that as a minimum, even though i almost never use graphics intensive programs, but just in case i have it there, it will be there. I reccommend an Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT with 256MB of VRAM. It can also have an extra 128MB

Re: Basic Video card question....

2010-04-02 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
taping pins 3 11? what are you talking about? If this is some new technique, this better work... o_O On 4/2/10, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: I would use a video card that has 256MB of VRAM. Most of my computers have that as a minimum, even though i almost never use graphics

Re: Cube processor upgrade?

2010-04-02 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Well... I should have read the fine print. If those cutstom processors are only upgrades from the ones of IBM and Motorola, then ok. look, these days Ican barely trust anyone with fixing my Macs. First they will say that it has alot of problems, then they charge me big bucks, and return it to me

Re: TiBook charger

2010-04-03 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have had this happen on my older tangerine clamshell iBook G3. Once i replaced the battery, the light always turns green when fully charged. -- 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

Re: Basic Video card question....

2010-04-03 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I used macs for more than a year now, but i wouldn't consider myself new to them. It's just that I never messed around with the video cards. Btw, if you want to ask me about the pc to mac transition, it was great. macs are better like always. If an Nvidia GeForce 2 MX/MX440 PC video card

Re: Cube processor upgrade?

2010-04-03 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
That's also why I never buy online unless my firends know what and who they bough from. That's also why I do most of my work on my own, just like john. -- 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

Re: Best OS for MDD

2010-04-05 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Here's a simple answer, straight up. If you want performance, movies, and all of that stuff, go with Tiger. If you want newer programs, compatability, (not saying that leopard is slow, but..) and movies, but basically all of the features of tiger but newer? Go with Leopard. If you want extreme

Re: Best OS for MDD

2010-04-05 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
If i mislead anyone, sorry about that. Leopard is a pretty good system. On my last message it says tiger is faster, well it is, but leopard is fast too. On 4/5/10, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a simple answer, straight up. If you want performance, movies, and all

Re: Sawtooth Video card/display issue

2010-04-05 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Oh wow. Sometimes late nights on ebay really gets to your head. On 4/3/10, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Apr 3, 2010, at 8:18 AM, PM7500 wrote: Not so. Here is a Mac Edition Radeon 7500 with DVI and VGA and NO ADC. http://tinyurl.com/yhrkybq Sorry, you've made a mistake. The

Re: Best OS for MDD

2010-04-06 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I triple-booted my system with OS 9.2.2, Tiger, and Leopard. The more, the better. Not always do you need 3 or 2 system like i do, but i do run classic programs, so sometimes i run tiger. Edit: I also have a 4th system on it, Jaguar. it's my PM G4 Graphite. -- You received this message

Re: Safari taking a long time to load web page after restart.

2010-04-07 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Well i know one thing. Safari really eats up your RAM if you use it for a while. But in your case, try and make sure you don't have slow internet, because until i ordered verizon, my internet made my safari act up like that. Anyways, about the system restarting every day... I used to have a

Re: OS9 and dual boot G4 iMac

2010-04-07 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Back up your data, and re-install OS 9. you might have a corrupted OS. -- 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

Re: G5 1.8GHz tower doesn't work w/video well

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
To tell you one thing, Mac OS X leopard is really heavy on PPC computer video cards if they are under 64MB VRAM, more or less the video performance wouldn't be expected to be normal considering the fact that the video card you have is original to your machine. -- You received this message

Re: Best OS for MDD

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
It does SEEM like a waste of HDD space, but i forgot to mention, ann of those 4 Os's only take up 26.9GB of my 750GB EIDE HDD. So, pleny of room there. I put all of those Os's there becuase i enjoy moving back and fourth between different systems for different reasons. -- You received this

Re: Safari taking a long time to load web page after restart.

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I know the latest version addressed the memory leak, but the thing is, I have a G3 iMac with Tiger on it, and I can't install the latest version of safari on it. I guess safari will only come into use on my PM G4 with Leopard. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: G5 1.8GHz tower doesn't work w/video well

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I once used iMovie 7, and it had such bad performance one time, it wasn't even funny. I plugged in an external HDD to pull sound effects off of, and it lost sync, and it Quit unexpectedly. I rolled back to iMovie 6, and it was alright -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: graphics card for Quicksilver 2002

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
lol I happen to have a good video card. I can let it go for $50. Company: Nvidia Model: GeForce 6800GT Model series: GeForce 6 Slot: AGP 4x-8x VRAM: 256MB DDR2 MFG. DATE: November 2004 BFG technologies it has dual fans with a metal plate on the front of it. the video card requires a power supply

Re: Ext 500 Gb USB Drive Issues on 450 MHz G4

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
look you guys, if you want leopard to run on a G4 processor slower than 867Mhz, you don't need some serious hacking... lol who would hack just to install leopard. Just download LeopardAssist. It basically allows leopard to install by giving your system fake info ma,king it think that it is 933Mhz

Re: Ext 500 Gb USB Drive Issues on 450 MHz G4

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I have successfully booted OS 9 from a USB flash drive before, but here is why i was able to. External USB drives (not flash drives) use their own power supply, and require an OS to be used or seen. Flash drives work as if they were internal drives, but slower. I did install OS 9 to USB, it

Re: G5 1.8GHz tower doesn't work w/video well

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
maybe. But in terms of performance, iMovie 6 was great on my PM G4. iMovie 7 was ok-ish on my PM G4, while iMovie 8 was unworkable with. iMovie 8 is still slow even with a G5 processor. The newer intel processors have some technology that is a key component to newer iMovie programs, so they

Re: G4 Quicksilver question

2010-04-08 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
You know what? you could've partitined it! It could only read 128GB of partition space at a time, so why don't you put that 250GBHDD back in there, and put in (2) 125GB partitions. Also, if you want to beef it up, use LeopardAssist to put leopard on it. Leopard requires a G4 processor @ 867Mhz or

Re: G4 Quicksilver question

2010-04-09 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Wait, how about this. I have a SCSI controller card Ultra66. It is completely compatible with macs, and it goes into the PCI slot. It basically had 2 EIDE plugs on it, and it breaks that 128GB limit. I have used it before, i flashed it after i pulled it out of a Windows NT 4 server. It works

Re: Safari taking a long time to load web page after restart.

2010-04-09 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
on it, and safari 4 is SOO laggy on it, my iBook G3 clamshell with jaguar runs safari 1.0 much better than it? Isn't that ironic? On 4/9/10, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: On Apr 8, 2010, at 9:56 PM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: I know the latest version addressed the memory leak, but the thing

Re: Ext 500 Gb USB Drive Issues on 450 MHz G4

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
That can work, depending on what external HDD you bought. You see, i have a western digital digital book 500GB HDD extrnal that plugs in through firewire, but it will not be seen from my Mac at startup, because I haven't read on the box that it sad Requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later odr for

Re: G4 Quicksilver question

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
never mind. i am no longer posting buying/selling posts. omg i forgot that rule sorry guys. o_0 On 4/9/10, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Wait, how about this. I have a SCSI controller card Ultra66. It is completely compatible with macs, and it goes into the PCI slot

Re: I got a pismo g3 400 for a project, your thoughts and help welcomed.

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I suggest that you fix it up and get that piece of history back on it's feet, because a pismo G3 doesn't just come around the ocrner too much anymore. I am not sure of this, but i don't think that Powerbook G3 laptops are able to run OS X due to some processor peroblem or some limitiation. Maybe

Re: graphics card for Quicksilver 2002

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hey guys... watch out make sure you don't post anything else about selling or buying, you might get banned. I have stopped because i got an early warning. On 4/9/10, Kris Tilford ktilfo...@cox.net wrote: On Apr 9, 2010, at 5:19 PM, Frank J. R. Hanstick wrote: I have a PCI Radeon 9200 and a AGP

Re: G3 BW. No power

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try getting a new power supply. Haven't you noticed? if you try everything and if the power supply still doesn't work, get a new one. A standard 500w ATX power supply should do the trick. Before you do that, unplug your machine from the wall. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Then

Re: Ext 500 Gb USB Drive Issues on 450 MHz G4

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Most macs with USB ports can boot from USB, but I used my summer 2001 G3 iMac to boot from USB to install tiger. I also used my PM G4 graphite sawtooth with no problems. Here is a list of computers that cannot be booted using USB: iBook Clamshell series (all versions) BW Power Macintosh G3 iBook

Re: graphics card for Quicksilver 2002

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
yeah On 4/10/10, John Carmonne carmo...@aol.com wrote: On Apr 10, 2010, at 12:14 AM, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: Hey guys... watch out make sure you don't post anything else about selling or buying, you might get banned. I have stopped because i got an early warning. Duh, I told you last

Re: Printer Woes - What do I trash?

2010-04-10 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try getting new drivers from the HP website. That might help. It worked for me that time when i bought an HP Photosmart C4200 and after a while i ran into the same problems that you did. I unplugged and-replugged everything, un-installed the printer, and re-installed it using downloaded drivers.

Re: Tempermental PowerMac G3

2010-04-12 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Why are you using a 40GB HDD when the limit is 32GB? is this PM G3 BW or beige? I have a beige PM G3 and it works ok with a 30GB HDD, and i installed tiger on it though a PM G4, and i plugged in the HDD. The bong noise comes on, but the screen is black after i turn it on.any help would be

Re: Tempermental PowerMac G3

2010-04-13 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
ok. just trying to help On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Kasey Smith kasm...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:05:06 -0500, Mark Sokolovsky coolmar...@gmail.com wrote: Why are you using a 40GB HDD when the limit is 32GB? is this PM G3 BW or beige? I have a beige PM G3 and it works ok

PM G4 sleep problems

2010-04-14 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hey everybody. I have recently purchased a 2.5 SATA HDD enclosure for my Power Mac G4, and ever since i had it plugged in my system, my Mac has sleep issues. It works ok in sleep mode whenever i have it unplugged, but is there any way i can get the computer into sleep mode without unplugging and

Re: PM G4 sleep problems

2010-04-14 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Also, my system can be in sleep mode for maybe a minute or two, but then it turns on again for no reason. The HDD is not bad, i did a test on it using a diagnostic tool for macs. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop

Re: PM G4 sleep problems

2010-04-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Alright. thanks for the help. That does help, but isn't the HDD supposed to re-mount after it wakes from sleep? -- 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

Re: PM G4 sleep problems

2010-04-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Well Macs are great machines, and they can detect, work with, or do anything you want it to. If i plug my external HDD in, and it keeps on waking from sleep mode, it must be trying to tell me to unmount it before it goes to sleep mode. What a smart Mac! =) -- You received this message because

My quicksilver died on me.. help.

2010-04-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hey everybody, it's Mark again. I recently bought a PM G4 Dual 1Ghz quicksilver tower. It has 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, and either 32 or 64MB ATI RADEON 9600 AGP graphics card. I bought it for a bargain because the people who i bought it from said there is a problem with the power supply box. Before it

Re: My quicksilver died on me.. help.

2010-04-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
ok, thank you for your input. I can try what was suggested, but i don't like the ATXG4 solution, because i'm afraid i might fry my logic board. -- 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

Re: PM G4 sleep problems

2010-04-15 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Actually no, it's plugged into the built-in USB ports on the back of the tower. -- 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

Re: OT; Apple in negotiation with AMD ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Apple going to AMD? That is a very close possibility that could happen in the next 5 years, but i won't like that at all. I liked it when Apple Macs still were made with the good ol' PowerPC processor. If you're gonna make any negotiations Apple, talk with IBM again and bring back the

Re: OT; iPad rules country during crisis ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Like all prototype concepts that preceded the iPad with a fully functional touch screen, the iPad is new to this world for many people, and it may take some time to get used to like when computers first came out. The iPad is alot more than just An enlarged iPod touch. If this device was loaded up

Re: G5 help

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try looking on the system profiler application on your system, or get a thermal sensor that plugs into one of the internal ports on your system. There is no general thermal calibration for all G5 systems, so finding the proper information on what you are looking for is going to be a challenge. If

Re:

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Since i do not have any experience with the internal components of iMac G5 computers, my answer may be limited to the best of my knowledge. There is a 50% chance that this will succeed, because the 20 iMac G5 only has a bigger screen, and maybe the logic board will fit right into place if you

Re: How do I get Safari to display in wide screen?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try this. Drag the window to the left until the left side of the window touches the left border of the screen. Then, look at the bottom right corner of the window, and you will see a small tab. press and hold on it using the let button on your mouse, and then drag it to resize it. That should

Re: My quicksilver died on me.. help.

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I don't want to use ebay, because i cannot trust them. If i search on google, a new one costs $170 US and it's only 340W. For half that price i can get a 1000W ATX power supply box round my neck of the woods. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those

Re: My G5 won't start up

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
1. Check to make sure your coolant system is ok. 2. Check the power supply box it ok. 3. make sure that all system components are plugged in properly. 4. Make sure that the AC outlet is functioning properly. 5. Make sure you don't have bad capacitors or a logic board. -- You received this

Re: Cool trick for using USB web cam in iChat...

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Sweet. I'm going to try this with an eye toy USB Playstation 2 webcam. -- 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

Re: G5 help

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Ok then. Just trying to help to the best of my knowledge. -- 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

Re: G5 help

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
michael's G5 is a powermac. mine is a G4. -- 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

Re: My quicksilver died on me.. help.

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Ok... but don't know... last time i got ripped off. -- 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

Re: How do I get Safari to display in wide screen?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
you know, Al boone is right. I have a dell 23 widescreen plugged into my PM G4 graphite AGP, and that technique worked and it pulled up on full screen. For even more space, i recommend auto-hiding the dock and blow it up on full screen. -- You received this message because you are a member of

Re: OT; Apple in negotiation with AMD ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Well in the end, everybody moves on, and Apple has left behind a legend of PowerPc computers, and it has made it's mark on history. I would be glad to see Apple making both PowerPC and AMD and intel processors, so everyone has a choice. Other than that, yeah Apple had made quite some history

Re: OT; Apple in negotiation with AMD ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I might be completely wrong but i think it will go like this: Mac OS X 10.4 PowerPC Mac OS X 10.4.3 PowerPC Intel Mac OS X 10.5 PowerPC Intel Mac OS X 10.6 Intel only mac OS X 10.6.9 Intel and AMD Mac OS X 10.7 Intel and AMD Mac OS X 10.8 AMd only Mac OS X 10.8.8 AMD and PowerPC G6?!?! Mac

How do i connect a network printer?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Hi. I have Mac OS X Leopard on my AGP PM G4 Graphite, and I am trying to install a printer that is on the network. The Printer is an HP Photosmart C3100, but it is plugged directly through USB on one of my Pcs. Is there any way i can connect a printer that is on a PC from a mac? The PC is running

Re: OT; Apple in negotiation with AMD ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
lol. u know everyone's talkin' the talk when it comes to Mac OS X on Pcs and AMD systems. I don't see anyone walkin' the walk, because i have never seen Mac OS X on a Pc with Intel or AMD with my own eyes. I want a step-by-step procedure so i can get it running on a Pentium 4 system. I will

Re: OT; Apple in negotiation with AMD ?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I was just curious on how this is possible. I know that just any computer with OS X is not a Mac. It wo't feel like a mac, or work like one, or even come close to looking like one, unless you have a real mac. I only want to know how this is possible to shake out some rumors i have still stuck in

Re: How do i connect a network printer?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
I already have setup my printer in a way that it can be shared. How do i know that my Mac can detect it and connect to it? -- 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

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2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
After only 2 hours of usage? DUDE! EPIC. -- 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

Re: ac adpter for white ibook 12 in 800

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Try a +12v plug. I have an iBook G3 and it works ok with it's yo-yo power plug which runs at 12 volts. On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 10:29 PM, Papa Bear gda1...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone know what the specs are for the ac power adapter for the A1005 I book. Or if the adapter from the G3 wallstreet

Re: How do i connect a network printer?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
No. My print server is a pc. the printer is hooked up to a pc, and i am trying to get my mac connected to it. -- 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

Re: Generic USB 2 PCI card

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
This is so strange. I installed a 4-port USB PCi card onto my PM G4 sawtooth, and i have the same problem with my external 320GB HDD. -- 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.

Re: How do I get Safari to display in wide screen?

2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
just for mac? finally, a piece of software that won't be tainted by the many viruses of Windows. -- 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

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2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
Well, ok. I understand that. Btw, do u happen to have a 22-pin quicksilver power supply box? -- 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

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2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
i recently bought a quicksilver. everything in there was ok except for the power supply. It went and never turned on again. I checked everything, and yes it is the power supply box. Turns out it had a Bad bunch or capacitors that decided to explode. not only that, i can't waste my quicksiver. It's

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2010-04-17 Thread Mark Sokolovsky
alrighty then. thanks. keep me posted -- 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

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