Re: [MacGroup] Leopard Kernel Panic

2008-02-04 Thread Ed Wiser
I second Jerry OSX is very picky on ram and it alone can cause all kinds of problems. Even though Apple ram is high which is a suspect due to the testing of the ram before it is Placed in the computer I generally go that route when I purchase a new laptop. -Original Message- From:

[MacGroup] Windows The Outside World

2008-02-04 Thread Profile
Much to my chagrin I am going to try loading the Windoze on my Macbook, but before I do I have one question that I need answered. When in Windoze I don't want any contact with the outside world, only the one program I am working on. If I turn OFF airport on the Mac side before I boot to

Re: [MacGroup] Windows The Outside World

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
is it too simple to disconnect the airport? sounds odd the code has to be reformated on a local machine running M$. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 9:56 AM, Profile wrote: Much to my chagrin I am going to try loading the Windoze on my Macbook, but before I do I have one question that I need

[MacGroup] Fwd: [CCL] FS: upgrade for mac pc - Taylor Blvd area

2008-02-04 Thread Nelsn Helm
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: kathy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:20:58 - Subject: [CCL] FS: upgrade for mac pc - Taylor Blvd area i have a new 10.5 (leopard)upgrade for a mac pc i just got it today and now i find out its not what i need for my pc i paid $129 for it at comp usa

Re: [MacGroup] Leopard Kernel Panic

2008-02-04 Thread Nora J. Probasco
No. I have been having too much fun playing with the new computer to install it yet. I am in LOVE! This Macbook Pro has wildly exceeded my expectations. Nora From: Jerry Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Macintosh topics macgroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008

[MacGroup] networked windows PCs

2008-02-04 Thread b3studios
I'm having some issues with Leopard and networked PCs. While at work, when I first installed Leopard, I could always see the shared networked Windows PCs in the Finder side bar. Connecting and sharing files was simple. Now, when I'm at work, they don't show up in the sidebar. I can print to

Re: [MacGroup] Windows The Outside World

2008-02-04 Thread Dan Crutcher
John, Turning off your wireless connection (Airport) will indeed insulate you from the wide world of the Internet, assuming that you have no other wired connection. It will also keep you from accessing any local network devices -- such as other computers on your network, routers, network

Re: [MacGroup] Leopard Kernel Panic

2008-02-04 Thread Nora J. Probasco
What about Kingston RAM. I just bought 4G RAM for my new Macbook Pro. Has anyone had problems with that? I still have not put it in yet. Nora From: Ed Wiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Macintosh topics macgroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 05:12:58 -0500 To: Macintosh

Re: [MacGroup] Leopard Kernel Panic

2008-02-04 Thread Jonathan Fletcher
What I do (YMMV): I buy the cheapest that says it will work, usually starting at www.dealram.com, making sure they guarantee it (most do), and then return it if it doesn't work. Most suppliers have lifetime warrantees, so call where you ordered it and put a little firmness in your voice

Re: [MacGroup] Windows The Outside World

2008-02-04 Thread Profile
Thanks Dan Jerry, gee this is very close to Ben Jerry, but anyway I thank you both for your help. John On Feb 4, 2008, at 10:14 AM, Dan Crutcher wrote: John, Turning off your wireless connection (Airport) will indeed insulate you from the wide world of the Internet, assuming that you

Re: [MacGroup] Leopard Kernel Panic

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
i doubt you will have a problem. you saving this ram for a special occasion? best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 9:35 AM, Nora J. Probasco wrote: What about Kingston RAM. I just bought 4G RAM for my new Macbook Pro. Has anyone had problems with that? I still have not put it in yet. Nora

Re: [MacGroup] Review of MacBook Air

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
there were who we thought they were :) best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 1:08 PM, Ed Wiser wrote: http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/macbook-air-review.ars/1 ___ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be February 26 at MacAuthority,

Re: [MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Profile
LED screen, larger hard drives? On Feb 4, 2008, at 2:43 PM, Jerry Freeman wrote: the 'hardware' upgrade rumor: intel penryn processor, and trackpad gestures added. will not effect how you enjoy your MBP. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 1:25 PM, Nora J. Probasco wrote: Does that mean a

Re: [MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
the 'hardware' upgrade rumor: intel penryn processor, and trackpad gestures added. will not effect how you enjoy your MBP. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 1:25 PM, Nora J. Probasco wrote: Does that mean a firmware update or did I just buy another older system??? Nora

Re: [MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Nora J. Probasco
Does that mean a firmware update or did I just buy another older system??? Nora From: Jerry Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Macintosh topics macgroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:43:21 -0500 To: Macintosh topics macgroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Subject: Re:

Re: [MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
rumors are up for a macbook pro update feb 12. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 12:23 PM, Ed Wiser wrote: MacBook Pro hard drive change video. http://www.tuaw.com/2008/02/04/found-footage-macbook-pro-hdd-replacement/ MacBook Air tear down.

[MacGroup] Review of MacBook Air

2008-02-04 Thread Ed Wiser
http://arstechnica.com/reviews/hardware/macbook-air-review.ars/1 ___ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be February 26 at MacAuthority, 128 Breckinridge Lane. Posting address: MacGroup@erdos.math.louisville.edu Information:

Re: [MacGroup] Windows The Outside World

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
closer to tom jerry. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 10:23 AM, Profile wrote: Thanks Dan Jerry, gee this is very close to Ben Jerry, but anyway I thank you both for your help. John ___ The next Louisville Computer Society meeting will be

[MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Jacobson-Beyer
I'm in a hotel room right now. There is no wireless connection but there is a dsl or cable modem. The problem is the box is next to the bed, not near a desk so it makes it inconvenient to do any work. Is there a gizmo of any kind that one could plug into a dsl or cable modem to broadcast a

Re: [MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
the current 15.4 MBP ships with a LED monitor. possibly a LED would be incorporated into the 17. haven't seen any mention of HD size. through an odd circumstance i received and returned a MBP last friday— old stock. now i will play the waiting game...again. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 3:52

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Profile
Harry, I use the Airport Express. John On Feb 4, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer wrote: I'm in a hotel room right now. There is no wireless connection but there is a dsl or cable modem. The problem is the box is next to the bed, not near a desk so it makes it inconvenient to

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Ed Wiser
I carry an airport express.:) On Feb 4, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer wrote: I'm in a hotel room right now. There is no wireless connection but there is a dsl or cable modem. The problem is the box is next to the bed, not near a desk so it makes it inconvenient to do any work.

[MacGroup] help with zip disk

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Jacobson-Beyer
I have a friend who is looking for some help in transferring some important old data from an 100mb zip disk to a CD. He has an external Iomega zip drive (SCSI) but his current Mac doesn't have SCSI capabilities. He has been told that either Toast PRO will needed, or a version before Toast

[MacGroup] Video tear down of a MacBook pro and Air

2008-02-04 Thread Ed Wiser
MacBook Pro hard drive change video. http://www.tuaw.com/2008/02/04/found-footage-macbook-pro-hdd-replacemen t/ MacBook Air tear down. http://www.techrestore.com/labels/Future%20Shock.shtml Your those of you thinking about replacing that hard drive.

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Brian ONeal
Netgear used to make exactly what you are looking for. I dont remember the numbers but I think they called it a personal wireless router. Brian O' On Feb 4, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer wrote: I'm in a hotel room right now. There is no wireless connection but there is a dsl or

Re: [MacGroup] help with zip disk

2008-02-04 Thread Lee Larson
On Feb 4, 2008, at 5:56 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer wrote: I have a friend who is looking for some help in transferring some important old data from an 100mb zip disk to a CD. He has an external Iomega zip drive (SCSI) but his current Mac doesn't have SCSI capabilities. I have a USB Zip drive

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread B. Eric Bradley
I carry a 20-foot ethernet cable on trips. Low-tech but I've beaten many badly-wired hotel rooms with it. On Feb 4, 2008, at 7:19 PM, Profile wrote: Harry, I use the Airport Express. John On Feb 4, 2008, at 6:02 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer wrote: I'm in a hotel room right now. There is

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Jerry Freeman
brilliant. best...jf On Feb 4, 2008, at 9:17 PM, B. Eric Bradley wrote: I carry a 20-foot ethernet cable on trips. Low-tech but I've beaten many badly-wired hotel rooms with it. == http://ordinaryimages.com/ ___ The next

Re: [MacGroup] help with zip disk

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Jacobson-Beyer
Many of you replied off list and again, I thank you. I forwarded all the replies to my friend, Mark, and I assume he will contact one of you who offered help. What a great bunch of folks you are. Harry Monday, February 4, 20085:56 PMHarry [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a friend who is looking for

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Jacobson-Beyer
Many of you have replied and I thank you. I want to clarify what I am hoping to find out there. I don't want to carry a normal sized router nor do I want to have to go through the machinations of setting up a normal routher. What I really am hoping is out there is something small that you plug

Re: [MacGroup] wireless where there is no wireless

2008-02-04 Thread Profile
Harry, You have described the Airport Express. Plug it into an electrical outlet, run the ethernet cable from the room plug into the bottom of the express and you now are wireless. It is about the size of a pack of cigarettes. John On Feb 4, 2008, at 11:20 PM, Harry Jacobson-Beyer