iBook ethernet doesn't work?
I couldn't get a (clamshell) iBook to connect via ethernet, using a crossover cable, to my PowerBook. I tried another computer (PB 1400) and it worked, so I know the cable and setup are good. AppleTalk is on, and routed to built-in ethernet. So I guess the ethernet port must be bad, though visually it looks okay (no bent pins). Then I tried another iBook, and had the same problem, so now I'm wondering if there's some trick to setting up ethernet on an iBook? Or is there any other way to test the port? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
USB flash drive for clamshell iBook?
A while ago I bought one of Dr Bott's clever little T3Hub USB hubs http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=3105-T3IB for use with a clamshell iBook (which has only one USB port), but was dismayed (and rather annoyed) to find that it didn't fit. The iBook's USB port is recessed about a half inch into the case, and the casing of the T3Hub stops it from inserting far enough to make contact. I eventually used a razor blade to shave off the corners of the T3Hub's casing so it could be inserted in the iBook, an ugly if finally effective solution. Now I want to get a USB flash drive to use with, among others, clamshell iBooks, but am concerned that I might encounter the same problem. Has anyone used a USB flash drive with a clamshell iBook, and run into this difficulty -- or not? What brand works, or doesn't? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: iBook Ethernet doesn't work?
Did you try with just a plain Ethernet cable? I don't know which models were included, but I know some (all?) iBooks had an auto-configuration thingo, where a cross-over cable was not needed... The ibook would sense a computer to computer network, and go from there. On 21/8/03 10:22 PM, Andrew Main [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't get a (clamshell) iBook to connect via ethernet, using a crossover cable, to my PowerBook. I tried another computer (PB 1400) and it worked, so I know the cable and setup are good. AppleTalk is on, and routed to built-in ethernet. So I guess the ethernet port must be bad, though visually it looks okay (no bent pins). Then I tried another iBook, and had the same problem, so now I'm wondering if there's some trick to setting up ethernet on an iBook? Or is there any other way to test the port? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
[OT] Unix gurus: help!
Laurent Daudelin writes:
Sorry for the off-topic message. I could really use some help! I've been
banging my head over a stupid problem I'm experiencing on OS X and can't
waste anymore time. If I can't resolve this quickly, I will have to jump on
by Windoze box.
I've been working on Nexstep/Openstep since 1992, so I know a bit of Unix.
Right now, I'm trying to run a shell script from the terminal to set a few
environment variables. Problem is, no matter what I do, the variables are
undefined after I ran the script. I have a text file named 'setEnv.tcsh'
like this:
#!/bin/tcsh -f
setenv FOO bar
echo -n 'Foo is '
echo -n $FOO
echo '.'
I run it from the terminal like ./setEnv.tcsh. It runs and displays the
value of FOO as 'Foo is bar', but whenever the script completes and I
check the value of ${FOO}, I get undefined variable.
What's going on?
Thanks for pointing my obvious stupid mistake...
Executing a script means that it runs in its own shell - any
changes to variables etc will not be reflected in the parent shell.
What you should do instead is to include the file; you do
this by
source setEnv.tcsh
HTH.
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Re: [OT] Unix gurus: help!
On Thu, Aug 21, 2003 at 09:16:08AM -0400, Laurent Daudelin wrote:
:
: I've been working on Nexstep/Openstep since 1992, so I know a bit of Unix.
: Right now, I'm trying to run a shell script from the terminal to set a few
: environment variables. Problem is, no matter what I do, the variables are
: undefined after I ran the script. I have a text file named 'setEnv.tcsh'
: like this:
:
: #!/bin/tcsh -f
: setenv FOO bar
: echo -n 'Foo is '
: echo -n $FOO
: echo '.'
:
: I run it from the terminal like ./setEnv.tcsh. It runs and displays the
: value of FOO as 'Foo is bar', but whenever the script completes and I
: check the value of ${FOO}, I get undefined variable.
Running the shell script (tcsh? ick) like that executes everything in a
separate child process. Changes like modifying environment variables in
a child process do not propogate back up to the parent process.
To make those changes stick in the current process, you need to source it:
% source setEnv.tcsh
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Re: [OT] Unix gurus: help!
On 21/08/03 10:16, Eugene Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, Aug 21, 2003 at 09:16:08AM -0400, Laurent Daudelin wrote:
:
: I've been working on Nexstep/Openstep since 1992, so I know a bit of Unix.
: Right now, I'm trying to run a shell script from the terminal to set a few
: environment variables. Problem is, no matter what I do, the variables are
: undefined after I ran the script. I have a text file named 'setEnv.tcsh'
: like this:
:
: #!/bin/tcsh -f
: setenv FOO bar
: echo -n 'Foo is '
: echo -n $FOO
: echo '.'
:
: I run it from the terminal like ./setEnv.tcsh. It runs and displays the
: value of FOO as 'Foo is bar', but whenever the script completes and I
: check the value of ${FOO}, I get undefined variable.
Running the shell script (tcsh? ick) like that executes everything in a
separate child process. Changes like modifying environment variables in
a child process do not propogate back up to the parent process.
To make those changes stick in the current process, you need to source it:
% source setEnv.tcsh
Hi Eugene!
Yes, I think that's where my mistake comes from. I think now that I was
probably sourcing the file instead of running it as a script. It works well
now.
Thanks all!
-Laurent.
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Re: iBook ethernet doesn't work?
If I recall the iBook (clamshell) automatically senses whether you have a crossover or regular e/net cable. You didn't say whether you were in X (which can connect automatically) or in 9, which must be set properly. You need to start up the iBook after your cable is connected and the PB is running (if I recall). Gary From: Andrew Main [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/08/21 Thu AM 08:22:47 EDT To: G-Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: iBook ethernet doesn't work? I couldn't get a (clamshell) iBook to connect via ethernet, using a crossover cable, to my PowerBook. I tried another computer (PB 1400) and it worked, so I know the cable and setup are good. AppleTalk is on, and routed to built-in ethernet. So I guess the ethernet port must be bad, though visually it looks okay (no bent pins). Then I tried another iBook, and had the same problem, so now I'm wondering if there's some trick to setting up ethernet on an iBook? Or is there any other way to test the port? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: backlight problems
Yeah, I suspect the inverter. It seems to be a common problem. Does anyone know how much it might cost to get fixed, and if there's a cheaper place than apple? (I'm in San Francisco at the moment). PS I tried resetting the pram but it didn't work. _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: [OT] Unix gurus: help!
You gotta love this list! An incredible source of information from knowledgeable gurus from as far away as Norway! N on 8/21/03 10:33 AM, Laurent Daudelin at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 21/08/03 10:16, Eugene Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Aug 21, 2003 at 09:16:08AM -0400, Laurent Daudelin wrote: : : I've been working on Nexstep/Openstep since 1992, so I know a bit of Unix. : Right now, I'm trying to run a shell script from the terminal : : : a child process do not propogate back up to the parent process. To make those changes stick in the current process, you need to source it: % source setEnv.tcsh Hi Eugene! Yes, I think that's where my mistake comes from. I think now that I was probably sourcing the file instead of running it as a script. It works well now. Thanks all! -Laurent. -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: USB flash drive for clamshell iBook?
Andrew, Any flash drive should work and fit your clamshell iBook. Most, if not all, come with an extender cable. I have 2 - 128MB flash drives from Tamarack (Pen Drives) and I have to use the cable. Shawn On Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 08:23 AM, Andrew Main wrote: A while ago I bought one of Dr Bott's clever little T3Hub USB hubs http://www.drbott.com/prod/db.lasso?code=3105-T3IB for use with a clamshell iBook (which has only one USB port), but was dismayed (and rather annoyed) to find that it didn't fit. The iBook's USB port is recessed about a half inch into the case, and the casing of the T3Hub stops it from inserting far enough to make contact. I eventually used a razor blade to shave off the corners of the T3Hub's casing so it could be inserted in the iBook, an ugly if finally effective solution. Now I want to get a USB flash drive to use with, among others, clamshell iBooks, but am concerned that I might encounter the same problem. Has anyone used a USB flash drive with a clamshell iBook, and run into this difficulty -- or not? What brand works, or doesn't? Andrew Main -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com --- -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
