Try creating another user account and log in under that account to rule out issues with the account that you are currently using. Also, what OS are you running? I haven't been following this that long so I am unsure if this was answered previously, however, if you are running an Intel Mac and are using 10.6.2, it has a known usb issue that I ran into here primarily with USB thumbdrive which is what that device essentially mimics for the install files. It would cycle in and out repeatedly with certain devices, not all would do this. 10.6.3 fixes this issue, am unsure if this behavior is shown anywhere in 10.5.
On Jun 15, 2010, at 1:40 PM, James Therrault wrote: > > On Jun 15, 2010, at 12:53 PM, Illirik Smirnov wrote: > >> Yeah, I second Dan. It's hardware. Try what he said, and then try cleaning >> out your USB ports. Gunk can sometimes get in them and cause cycling. Use a >> Q-Tip. >> Illirik Smirnov > > > But both USB ports work fine for my all-in-one card readers and a two button > mouse.. > > JT -- 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