Re: Ok, dead DVD drive, what next?

[Walter R Basil]

On 7/30/02 8:36 AM, "Jon Glass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> OK, now that my DVD drive that came with my Pismo is dead, can anybody
> recommend a third-party option? Is external advisable? Or is there something
> really compelling to recommend the MCE DVD-CDRW drive that fits in the bay?
> What externals work good in a portable environment? What are the prices I
> can expect to pay. I've tried looking, but it seems that some can boot, but
> others can't, and I can't get clear information on this sort of thing. What
> have you all used that you like/don't like? Thanks.


If you are interested in an external, I just read about a new external drive
from OtherWorld computing that is a essentially a Superdrive. Here is a
quote from the source:

"(OWC) has introduced the Mercury Pro DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW FireWire solutions.
They're the first external FireWire solutions that let you author and burn
DVDs using Apple's DVD authoring tool, iDVD, according to Larry O'Connor,
president of OWC. "

Read the full story here:


Walt

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Re: Ok, dead DVD drive, what next?

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Jon,
did you see my site? we've got the Panasonic's in stock for it.

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In a message dated 7/30/02 12:37:33 AM, you wrote:

>OK, now that my DVD drive that came with my Pismo is dead, can anybody
>recommend a third-party option? Is external advisable? Or is there something
>really compelling to recommend the MCE DVD-CDRW drive that fits in the bay?
>What externals work good in a portable environment? What are the prices I
>can expect to pay. I've tried looking, but it seems that some can boot, but
>others can't, and I can't get clear information on this sort of thing. What
>have you all used that you like/don't like? Thanks.
>-- 
>-Jon Glass
>Krakow, Poland
>
>
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>mankind. . . . and is paramount to all human control." --Rufus King, signer
>of the Constitution

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Ok, dead DVD drive, what next?

[Jon Glass]

OK, now that my DVD drive that came with my Pismo is dead, can anybody
recommend a third-party option? Is external advisable? Or is there something
really compelling to recommend the MCE DVD-CDRW drive that fits in the bay?
What externals work good in a portable environment? What are the prices I
can expect to pay. I've tried looking, but it seems that some can boot, but
others can't, and I can't get clear information on this sort of thing. What
have you all used that you like/don't like? Thanks.
-- 
-Jon Glass
Krakow, Poland


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extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon
mankind. . . . and is paramount to all human control." --Rufus King, signer
of the Constitution


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Re: OSX upgrade install problem

[Ryan Coleman]

>on 29/07/02 21:10, Gregory Cortelyou at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>  On 7/29/02 8:33 PM, "Paul McGaffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>>  Richard
>>>
>>>  I suggest you reinstall 10.1, enter account name as "root" or
>>>  "administrator" when your Mac restarts automatically, then do the
>>>  upgrade to 10.1.3 EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED before you install anything
>>>  else. Any slight deviation from what OSX expects is a fault (think of
>>>  it as part of OSX bootcamp). If you can, reformat before reinstall -
>>>  only on a partition #1 of LESS than 8 Gig.
>>>
>>>  Good luck,Paul
>>
>>  Why on a smaller than 8 gig partition?
>
>There is a problem with older G3 computers, the Lombard and the Wallstreet,
>among others, where if OS X is not installed on the first 8 GB of the hard
>disk, corruption may occur. There is an Apple technical note describing the
>problem and the Macintosh affected.

There is also a story on www.lowendmac.com too.
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Re: OSX upgrade install problem

[Laurent Daudelin]

on 29/07/02 21:10, Gregory Cortelyou at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> On 7/29/02 8:33 PM, "Paul McGaffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
>> Richard
>> 
>> I suggest you reinstall 10.1, enter account name as "root" or
>> "administrator" when your Mac restarts automatically, then do the
>> upgrade to 10.1.3 EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED before you install anything
>> else. Any slight deviation from what OSX expects is a fault (think of
>> it as part of OSX bootcamp). If you can, reformat before reinstall -
>> only on a partition #1 of LESS than 8 Gig.
>> 
>> Good luck,Paul
> 
> Why on a smaller than 8 gig partition?

There is a problem with older G3 computers, the Lombard and the Wallstreet,
among others, where if OS X is not installed on the first 8 GB of the hard
disk, corruption may occur. There is an Apple technical note describing the
problem and the Macintosh affected.

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BIG HEADS UP RE 10.2 UPDATE

[MikkiWokk]

The Mac OS X up-to-date program, whereby you can get 10.2 for $19.95 plus tax 
HAS NOW BEEN EXPANDED. Initially this applied only to those purchasing a 
computer on or after July 17. The program now also includes purchases of a 
10.1.3 retail box (you must provide proof of purchase) on or after July 17. A 
separate form is provided on Apple's website. If the site is an indication, 
this may apply only to those in the U.S.

The link is http://www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/

Michelle






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Re: OSX upgrade install problem

[richard.lowrey]

Thanks, I'll try that.

Richard
- Original Message - 
From: "Paul McGaffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "G-Books" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2002 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: OSX upgrade install problem


> Richard
> 
> I suggest you reinstall 10.1, enter account name as "root" or 
> "administrator" when your Mac restarts automatically, then do the 
> upgrade to 10.1.3 EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED before you install anything 
> else. Any slight deviation from what OSX expects is a fault (think of 
> it as part of OSX bootcamp). If you can, reformat before reinstall - 
> only on a partition #1 of LESS than 8 Gig.
> 
> Good luck, Paul
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Re: OSX upgrade install problem

[Gregory Cortelyou]

On 7/29/02 8:33 PM, "Paul McGaffey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Richard
> 
> I suggest you reinstall 10.1, enter account name as "root" or
> "administrator" when your Mac restarts automatically, then do the
> upgrade to 10.1.3 EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED before you install anything
> else. Any slight deviation from what OSX expects is a fault (think of
> it as part of OSX bootcamp). If you can, reformat before reinstall -
> only on a partition #1 of LESS than 8 Gig.
> 
> Good luck,Paul

Why on a smaller than 8 gig partition?


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Re: OSX upgrade install problem

[Paul McGaffey]

Richard

I suggest you reinstall 10.1, enter account name as "root" or 
"administrator" when your Mac restarts automatically, then do the 
upgrade to 10.1.3 EXACTLY AS INSTRUCTED before you install anything 
else. Any slight deviation from what OSX expects is a fault (think of 
it as part of OSX bootcamp). If you can, reformat before reinstall - 
only on a partition #1 of LESS than 8 Gig.

Good luck,  Paul

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OSX upgrade install problem

[richard.lowrey]

Hello All, I am new to Mac and OSX and having a problem when trying to
upgrade from 10.1 to 10.1.3

Whenever I try to install the 10.1.3 upgrade it states I need the installer
upgrade, however, when I try to
install upgrade installer, it states installer upgrade already installed.

It may be something simple that I am not doing, however, I installed the
upgrade to airport and Appleworks without any problems.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Richard



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MS Office thesaurus problem

[pat murray]

I have Office both for system 9 and OSX but on neither does the thesaurus
work. I checked and have what seems to be all that is required as far as
installed thesaurus and dictionary but it keeps returning a message saying
couldn't find English dictionary. I have both the UK dictionary and the US
dictionary installed. Any ideas what is wrong?

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Atta guys, & thanks

[James Rohde]

Sure I'd like it if Ryan, Dan et al. didn't have to put the notices about 
LEMLists e-mail in a couple or three times a month. But it's not a major 
annoyance by any means, and well worth it for the planned improvements 
(not bouncing, minimizing those "did you want to unsubscribe?" spammer 
things, etc.). I expect that once they get implemented and LEMLists get 
switched over, it will be even better being on these lists!

For me, there are advantages of both .mac (still weighing my decision on 
renewing there) and LEMLists e-mail boxes. I may even end up getting one 
of each, depending on the final factors which sway me at last!

But thanks to Dan, Ryan, Laurent and everyone else who helps keep this 
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Re: Comments per ADC newsletter

[James Rohde]

On 7/28/02 11:20 PM Kevin Stevens edified us all by writing:

>Apple still clings to this notion that single buttons are easier to use, 
>despite overwhelming user feedback to the contrary.  Explain to me again 
>how holding down a key AND clicking a mouse button, or even worse 
>clicking and holding for a period of time, are easier, more intuitive, 
>or more productive?!  Sometimes it's ok to just admit you were wrong, 
>guys.
>
>I looked at G4s last month and this was the ultimate decision point on 
>my choice not to buy a new one.  PC owners are ALL used to using 
>two-button trackpads and mice.  Whether in VPC or the RDC client (which 
>works REALLY GREAT, BTW!), they will expect it to be there.

This wouldn't be that big of an issue for me (if I used programs 
expecting that second button), as there are lots of mice available with 
single or two buttons. I almost bought a small (single-button) mouse at 
Staples recently just for having a mouse, and I don't think it cost that 
much. There are several USB mice which work great out of the box on my 
Pismo, whether mechanical or optical tracking.

Personally, I don't use PCs that much (for two programs at work only), 
and find it more bother to recall the uses for that second button. For 
me, it's "simpler is better" (less to keep track of - like simpler 
interfaces and program design, as well).

I agree with you on the features Apple should exploit (wakeup, sleep, 
etc.) in their commercials. Hadn't realized Wintel laptops took that long 
to wake up (more like resurrect, perhaps)... ;-)

My .02,

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Re: iTunes and burning Q

[James]

IN OS X no there is nothing other than itoons that is
free there are other commercial MP3 Players that can
but cost money. You can use the Toast audio extractor
to extract the tracks to you hard drive and write
them. Disk burner is so limited that is why i do not
use it. If u do alot of CD Writing or coping Toast is
the best way to go. I write everything in toast do not
use disk burner since i find it too slow and itoons
too choppy in writing CD and it does not sound as
nice. I wrote mp3 CD via itoons and it was not as good
sound quility as toast and itoons version had problems
reading on my home DVD MP3 CD player, Toast version
did not. Toast i have or feel i have control over
makin a CD. Up to you but if you want professional
sounding CDs itoons is not the choice i would rather
SoundJam MP in OS 9.2.2 to write CD than itoons
Maybe newer updates will come to par with the quaility
of SoundJam MP who knows Itoons 3 is better but not
perfect 

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iTunes and burning Q

[Justin Petersen]

I just received my firewire burner along with my firewire pcmcia card for my
Wallstreet. By the way it works great. Anyways, my question deals with
copying from disc to disc is there anyway without buying Toast that I can
burn from disc to disc without importing songs into iTunes?

Thanks,
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Re: Processor Upgrades...

[Laurent Daudelin]

on 29/07/02 12:37, Scott Moran at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Are the Lombard processor G4 uprades available from Newer and PowerLogix
> worth the time, money and trouble? Will it be a "true G4" or not?

That would be a true G4, but remember that your system bus, where most
information has to go between the memory and processor, would still run at
66MHz, so that would clearly be a bottleneck. You still stay with the same
video card, which has only 4 MB of VRAM. So, a true G4 yes, but certainly
not the performance you would expect from a G4 Titanium...

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Processor Upgrades...

[Scott Moran]

Hola!

Are the Lombard processor G4 uprades available from Newer and PowerLogix 
worth the time, money and trouble? Will it be a "true G4" or not?

???

Gracias,

Pepe


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Re: Screw problem

[Andrew Chong]

Sorry that this is a bit 'after the fact' - but I would like to 
eulogise about a product introduced to me by a puppet maker - Zip 
Kicker is a superglue catalyst. It's available under different brands 
but that's the one I know. You can get the same result as epoxy in 
seconds! Spot of glue in the head, drip of catalyst on the driver, 
bring them together and an exothermic 3 seconds pause gives a solid 
fusion. You get multiple chances with fresh applications.

Brilliant get out of trouble stuff!

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Re: recently, in the Minneapolis StarTribune

[Andrew Chong]

24 = mac FEST!

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