third-party power adaptor
Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? thanks, TimH -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? thanks, TimH -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Ah, thanks for that Ben. As a supposedly techno-literate person, I really should understand the basics a bit better :) On Thu, Jan 20, 2005 at 10:48 am +1100, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
When I bought my newest powerbook, the Genius at the Apple Store told me that I could use any of the adaptors interchangeably with any of my currently in use 'books (a wallstreet 300, TiBook 667, AlBook 12 1.33, AlBook 15 1.5) (as long as the connection fits) except for the 15 which needs a 65W adapter. I have 2 45W apple adapters, 2 65 W apple adapters and a Madsonline 65 W adapter. On Jan 20, 2005, at 5:57 PM, Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? No problem at all. If the adapter supplies 24vdc at the amperage you need, any reserve capacity is gravy. Note that using a 45W on a 65W book is unlikely to be fatal as well. a) The PSU only works hard when BOTH recharging a dead battery and running the book. b) They are switcher supplies; if you DO attempt to pull too much current, it will do two things: get a little warm and reduce its output voltage. As a result, the laptop battery will recharge slowly, or maybe just keep up. One of the 3rd party suppliers [?iGo? maybe] tells you that. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
On Thu, Jan 20, 2005 at 2:05 pm -0500, David Lesher wrote: Tim Hodgson wrote: This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? No problem at all. If the adapter supplies 24vdc at the amperage you need, any reserve capacity is gravy. OK, many thanks. That leads to one last question! The Apple adaptor says its output is 1.875A; the new adaptor says 3.61-2.70A (TYP. 2.7A). Any problem there? TimH -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
No, no problem. Current and power, when indicated on the adapter itself, are to be treated as maximum ratings (there's normally a bit of wiggle room, though). So, the *actual* current and *actual* power output will be determined by the load. Cheers, Ben On 21 Jan 2005, at 01:36, Tim Hodgson wrote: OK, many thanks. That leads to one last question! The Apple adaptor says its output is 1.875A; the new adaptor says 3.61-2.70A (TYP. 2.7A). Any problem there? TimH -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook no CD boot??
Laurent Daudelin wrote: ARGH! Did Murphy follow me home or Is this the CD that came with one of the newly iBook? Maybe it's bad? They are ones I have used for past reinstalls. And why wouldn't the iBook eject when asked? And the smaller iBook wouldn't even SEE the CD's. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook no CD boot??
If 2 iBooks aren't recognising the CD properly, it sounds like the CD is damaged. The chances of two different computers' optical drives failing at the same time are rather slim. Do other CDs work in the drives? Cheers, Ben On 21 Jan 2005, at 01:42, David Lesher wrote: They are ones I have used for past reinstalls. And why wouldn't the iBook eject when asked? And the smaller iBook wouldn't even SEE the CD's. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Setting up a prev. owned iBook Was: Re: Questions: OS Upgrades, browser/Mail/News choice
Tikkun olam = ??? Never heard/saw that expression... Regards, Mike K Seth Austen wrote: On Jan 18, 2005, at 6:07 AM, Tim Collier wrote: It's just sad that we even have to remind others of the obvious. I will continue my attempts at 'tikkun olam', but experience tells me that it's an uphill battle. G-books isn't the 1st place I'd expect to see mention of tikkun olam, but then again, it's likely needed here just as much as anywhere else. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook no CD boot??
On 20/01/05 09:45, Ben Dyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If 2 iBooks aren't recognising the CD properly, it sounds like the CD is damaged. The chances of two different computers' optical drives failing at the same time are rather slim. Do other CDs work in the drives? Cheers, Ben On 21 Jan 2005, at 01:42, David Lesher wrote: They are ones I have used for past reinstalls. And why wouldn't the iBook eject when asked? And the smaller iBook wouldn't even SEE the CD's. I concur with Ben. Maybe a little scratch somewhere? -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Washington, DC, USA Usual disclaimers apply *** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook no CD boot??
Ben Dyer wrote: If 2 iBooks aren't recognising the CD properly, it sounds like the CD is damaged. The chances of two different computers' optical drives failing at the same time are rather slim. Do other CDs work in the drives? Cheers, Ben On 21 Jan 2005, at 01:42, David Lesher wrote: They are ones I have used for past reinstalls. And why wouldn't the iBook eject when asked? And the smaller iBook wouldn't even SEE the CD's. Two iBooks, 2 CDs [one jaguar, one tiger] and two different modes of failure: The big one SEES the CD's but will not boot; the smaller does not see the CD. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Setting up a prev. owned iBook Was: Re: Questions: OS Upgrades, browser/Mail/News choice
Neither would most gentiles until you trigger a Google search on it. Al Poulin On Jan 20, 2005, kochkodin kochkodin@verizon.net wrote: Tikkun olam = ??? Never heard/saw that expression... Regards, Mike K Seth Austen wrote: On Jan 18, 2005, at 6:07 AM, Tim Collier wrote: It's just sad that we even have to remind others of the obvious. I will continue my attempts at 'tikkun olam', but experience tells me that it's an uphill battle. G-books isn't the 1st place I'd expect to see mention of tikkun olam, but then again, it's likely needed here just as much as anywhere else. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Painting AlBook ???
-Original Message- From: G-Books [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Aase Marit Waage Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 17:57 To: G-Books Subject: Re: Painting AlBook ??? Anyway, maybe contacting Apple would be a better idea (Maybe they had a dead iBook to pull one from)?. I not only didn`t get any help there, the lady flat out gave me incorrect information. She told me that it was not possible to change the keyboard, and no way would she listen to me. When I asked her What if a person`s keyboard breaks?, she told me that if that was the case, the person would have to buy a new computer. Aase :) Changing the keyboard is a fairly easy process, you just have to be careful. Just look at the section for upgrading your memory in the iBook manual (PDF version here: http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/ibook/0221682i BookG4UG.pdf) It is under the Enhancing your computer section of the manual, page 55. After removing the metal RAM Shield you will see the connector for the keyboard. Look at the second and third pictures here http://www.bluap.nl/mac/ibookdual.php?ibookid=3 for the ram shield and keyboard connector. You just have to slide up the top part of the connector which will release the keyboard cable. Then pull out the keyboard connector, slide in the new one, and push down the top of the connector to lock the cable in place. Check here for more instructions on removing a zif cable http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/pcyc/zif.htm Then change you keyboard type under system preferences. If you ever need to send the laptop in for apple care just swap the old keyboard in and you are good to go. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
On 1/19/05 1:49 PM, Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Amber [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know Larry really wants the PB and it does appear to be a good deal but with the impact, there could be all sorts of hidden costs down the road But how ? Both the complete mobo and the SuperDrive was replaced after... Larry Larry, I am basing my cautions on the experiences my friends had with damaged laptops. Initially these computers seemed to be working but within months, both ended up with serious and very costly repairs. However, it appears that you are comfortable with the Superdrive, and mboard replacement replacement so perhaps you should go ahead and buy the PB. I hope it works out to be a good investment for you. Amber -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
At 9:48 PM +1100 1/20/05, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Just to add this, with some power adapters using one of the correct voltage but excess current CAN cause a problem. That is because the voltage isn't regulated and if you don't load it enough the voltage is actually quite a bit above the rated value. Depending on the load, this could do some damage. This DOESN'T apply with the these Apple power adapters as they are regulated. Cheers, Ben On 20 Jan 2005, at 20:57, Tim Hodgson wrote: Hi, I asked this question yesterday, but as an addendum to a not-really- related topic, so it may have been overlooked. I've just bought a Micro Accessories power adaptor for my pismo. It's this one, from OWC: http://eshop.macsales.com/Catalog_Item.cfm?ID=6431Item=MICACADPTG3 This is sold as a Powerbook G3 adaptor, and I was told that it is suitable for a pismo, but I noticed that it's rated at 65W, whereas the original Apple adaptor is 45W. I'm fairly sure this is not a problem, but before I barbecue my Powerbook, can anyone confirm that? -- -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Orinoco Gold on PBG4 troubleshooting...
Mikael Byström said: How do you know the card isn't being detected? Thing is that when I go to the IOXperts panel in System Prefs, there's not even an indication that there is anything at all going on. I don't get to try and tell what network to logon to or whatever, because there is NOTHING going on. It's as if the card isn't there at all. So following the setup manual I'm stuck, because it seems to assume the card being there should be indicated by the panel and then also the network panel (discovery of network interface). I have no existing Airport card in the machine. Well, it turned out the PCMCIA card had been disconnected from the motherboard when the machine fell off a chair months before this. The card seem to work with the IOX driver. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: third-party power adaptor
Clark Martin wrote: At 9:48 PM +1100 1/20/05, Ben Dyer wrote: The power rating simply indicates how much current the adapter can supply without burning out. Using a higher-rated power supply is fine; if anything, it will lead to fewer adapter heat problems. Just to add this, with some power adapters using one of the correct voltage but excess current CAN cause a problem. That is because the voltage isn't regulated and if you don't load it enough the voltage is actually quite a bit above the rated value. Depending on the load, this could do some damage. This DOESN'T apply with the these Apple power adapters as they are regulated. As is virtually ANY laptop adapter as they are switching supplies. The simple wallwarts that sell wholesale for $1-2 each are not. There, the above is true to some extent. Anytime the 'adapter' is: a) Dual voltage in [120-240v'] and/or b) greater than 30 watts out c) in a flat skinny case; it's bound to be a switching supply regulated. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Painting AlBook ???
Anyway, maybe contacting Apple would be a better idea (Maybe they had a dead iBook to pull one from)?. I not only didn`t get any help there, the lady flat out gave me incorrect information. She told me that it was not possible to change the keyboard, and no way would she listen to me. When I asked her What if a person`s keyboard breaks?, she told me that if that was the case, the person would have to buy a new computer. Sometimes one wonders how some people retain their jobs... Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
From: mray [EMAIL PROTECTED] True enough, I should have been clearer, they were the early aibooks Hmm... Are we talking about an Artificial Inteligence Book here or Arsenic Iodine Book ?!? ;o) Larry _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
From: Amber [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, it appears that you are comfortable with the Superdrive, and mboard replacement so perhaps you should go ahead and buy the PB. I hope it works out to be a good investment for you. I would just like to say (again?) that I have really enjoyed all these iBook/AlBook discussions and really apreciate all your ideas and opinions!! However, it ain't finished yet as I haven't bought it yet... Larry _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
Go for the PowerBook, it's alot more 'Book fer yer dough. If it's working now it'll almost certainly keep on working just fine. Only caveat is the same as with any mechanical-and/or-electronic device (used _or_ new) - expect it to eventually fail in some way and be prepared for that eventuality. dan k . http://macdan.n3.net/ carracho://dankephoto.dhs.org:9700 hotline://dankephoto.dhs.org:9500 . -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
On 1/20/05 9:03 AM, Larry le Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Amber [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, it appears that you are comfortable with the Superdrive, and mboard replacement so perhaps you should go ahead and buy the PB. I hope it works out to be a good investment for you. I would just like to say (again?) that I have really enjoyed all these iBook/AlBook discussions and really apreciate all your ideas and opinions!! However, it ain't finished yet as I haven't bought it yet... I understand that but you are going to have to make a decision at some point, right ? :-) I agree it has been a great discussion thus far though. It will be interesting to hear what you decide to buy at the end. Amber -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Scanner Recommendation?
I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Washington, DC, USA Usual disclaimers apply *** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Lombard Screw Matrix
Hi, Does anyone have a link or something I can download that shows the screw matrix for my Powerbook G3 400mhz Lombard? The screw matrix for this particular PB is not included in any of the tech manuals I have. Thanks, MaxTek -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
On Jan 20, 2005, at 12:20 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -Laurent. -- === = Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Washington, DC, USA Usual disclaimers apply *** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- blf -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Laurent: I'm using VueScan (as my scanner software) and an older USB Canon scanner I picked up off eBay for about $14.00 bucks. It does good basic scans ... if you're interested in something more far-reaching high-quality, I don't know what to recommend. I used to like Microtek as well (OS 9 days), but am leery of them now from other individual's comments. Regards, On Jan 20, 2005, at 12:20 PM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -Laurent. -- === = Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Washington, DC, USA Usual disclaimers apply *** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com --- Bryan Forbes -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Airport Xtreme (was To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
On Jan 19, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Larry le Mac wrote: What happens if one uses an AirPort Xtreme card in a PowerBook but an 11Mb/s basestation (802.11b) as far as the distance and all ??? In that case the Extreme card reverts to 802.11b mode, and is in all respects just like an older airport card. It should get better range at b than at g, always. In fact I believe that the card (and base station) will automatically switch to the lower B speed when you get out of range of G. I'm not positive on this, but it is the way Apple would design it. Unfortunately, the vagaries of wireless setups are such that experimenting is about the only way of determining your own optimal setup. With the 12 PB the internal Extreme card or a USB dongle are your only wireless options. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Ph macy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Hi Laurent, I'm quite happy with the VueScan and Canon LIDE 20. I mostly scan photos for web and old journals. Quality is good, VueScan is not that expensive and quite frankly the Canon software did not work for me. Jan -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Applecare, how long should it take?
I just called Apple wanting to know what is going on with my iBook. The replacement LCD for it still has not arrived, and I will have to wait now until at least monday to find out if one will show up. I turned it in on the 7th, so right now we stand at 13 days since I turned it in for a service that was supposed to take 7 days tops. By the time monday pops around it will be up to 17 days repair time, and it's not even supposed to be done by then, best case scenario. I'm starting to get irritated to say the least. Brian -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Laurent, The Epson scanners also work well with 10.3.7. I am currently using an Epson Perfection 1670 and have been very happy with it, although I am planning to upgrade to the 4180 in the next couple of months. I am doing a number of scans of my grandfather's war photos and need a scanner with better resolution etc. Amber On 1/20/05 10:20 AM, Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: WallstreetI RIP
Hi Tom Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Tom Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WallstreetI RIP Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:59:10 -0800 The wallstreet with 512 megs ram, Blue Chip G4, 500mhz has stopped booting. I cannot boot into OS9. I get error box with no info after the first Icon mounts the desktop. I get the same box with error message Bus Error or Illegal Instruction when booting from CD. Bing a wall street it cannot boot from OSX. I have removed the processor, put in 233 no cache original, all ram, replacing with 128meg chip. Still no boot. I can boot from OS8 disk and install OS8.1. Reformated and installed to second partion. Installed OS 9 and back to same no boot situation. Any IDeas? Me thinks may be bad MOBoard. The Wallstreet is able to use OS X with out any problems up to and including 10.2.8. It is only with 10.3 that things get a little complicated. If you move to OS 10 you will not want to go back to any of the classic variants. My Wallstreet which I am sending this on is a 233 mhz with cache so I know it works. With the G4 upgrade it should fly. As to your boot problems, if you are able to boot from an OS 8 CD why do you suspect the MOBO. If the MOBO was faulty it would not boot from any system disk. As it is booting to something it must be working correctly to a partial level. Have you tried any first aid software to perhaps repair any directory faults. Have you tried to highlight your CD as the start up disk as this will only tell the computer to look in the CD for its boot system. I generally have no problem booting to a CD system once it is assigned as the start up disk. It may be that the HD is faulty and the computer is looping trying to find a usable System. Hope this may Help John. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Hi Amber, What software are you using with it? Something provided by Epson or a 3rd party? I'd rather try to find one with working software because the cheapest 3rd party scanning software I found are all over $50, which adds up to the total cost. I'm looking for a decent one but the resulting pictures are not going to be published or anything like that. Basically, I'm not looking for a professional kit... -Laurent. On 20/01/05 15:32, Amber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laurent, The Epson scanners also work well with 10.3.7. I am currently using an Epson Perfection 1670 and have been very happy with it, although I am planning to upgrade to the 4180 in the next couple of months. I am doing a number of scans of my grandfather's war photos and need a scanner with better resolution etc. Amber On 1/20/05 10:20 AM, Laurent Daudelin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: WallstreetI RIP
Going back to classic MacOS was a bit painful at first when I set up a Kanga for my daughter, but the more I played with it (I hadn't touched classic MacOS since I switched to Windows in 98 and back to Mac in 04) the less annoying it was. There are some things I've found better in OS9 than OSX, at least for the way this one will be used (the Launcher is much easier for a child than the dock), and the system (OS 8.6) is MUCH faster than OSX (10.3.7). For comparison, I am using both a 1GHz 12 G4 PowerBook (768 ram) and a 400MHz Pismo PowerBook (512 ram), both with 5400rpm hard drives for OSX and a 250MHz Kanga G3 with the original 5GB 4200 rpm drive in OS 8.6, and everything from booting to application launch is appreciably faster on the older laptop, with the single exception of waking from sleep, which is MUCH faster in OSX. Just for giggles, I installed Office 2001 and carried that old Kanga around with me for a day, and while much heavier than my two more modern machines, the old Kanga with 8.6 was able to do everything I do on a computer with speed and ease. Even Mozilla works well, though is slow to launch. I wouldn't want to switch back to the classic Mac OS for stability reasons, but it really isn't as bad as I thought it was. Andrew On 1/20/05 12:39 PM, John.E.Abraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Tom Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Tom Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WallstreetI RIP Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:59:10 -0800 The wallstreet with 512 megs ram, Blue Chip G4, 500mhz has stopped booting. I cannot boot into OS9. I get error box with no info after the first Icon mounts the desktop. I get the same box with error message Bus Error or Illegal Instruction when booting from CD. Bing a wall street it cannot boot from OSX. I have removed the processor, put in 233 no cache original, all ram, replacing with 128meg chip. Still no boot. I can boot from OS8 disk and install OS8.1. Reformated and installed to second partion. Installed OS 9 and back to same no boot situation. Any IDeas? Me thinks may be bad MOBoard. The Wallstreet is able to use OS X with out any problems up to and including 10.2.8. It is only with 10.3 that things get a little complicated. If you move to OS 10 you will not want to go back to any of the classic variants. My Wallstreet which I am sending this on is a 233 mhz with cache so I know it works. With the G4 upgrade it should fly. As to your boot problems, if you are able to boot from an OS 8 CD why do you suspect the MOBO. If the MOBO was faulty it would not boot from any system disk. As it is booting to something it must be working correctly to a partial level. Have you tried any first aid software to perhaps repair any directory faults. Have you tried to highlight your CD as the start up disk as this will only tell the computer to look in the CD for its boot system. I generally have no problem booting to a CD system once it is assigned as the start up disk. It may be that the HD is faulty and the computer is looping trying to find a usable System. Hope this may Help John. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: To iBook or AlBook, that is the question
From: Amber [EMAIL PROTECTED] I understand that but you are going to have to make a decision at some point, right ? :-) I will have to make a decision tomorrow/this weekend. I probably will go for it. First of all I will run it for a while as it is and see how it suits my needs and then make a decision whether or not to keep it and then do the work. If I go for it straight away and then realise that I was fooled by the 15 AlBook 1GHz I use at work, then I will struggle to sell it. I'll keep ya posted. :o) Larry _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Options with an external HDD. . .
Hello, Just wanted to know what my options are with OS X on my Pismo using an external HDD. I've got a 30 gig internal, and a 70 gig firewire external. I need to know. . .can I (besides backing up) move my iTunes music to this external drive and expect it to work? Can I move all of my personal files to this drive and encrypt just that file (my home folder) and run OS X using the home folder from the external drive? For now, I'm using it primarily for backup and storing all of my iMovie/Photoshop projects. Just wondering. . . Z THE BLUETOOTH MASTER -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Entourage Hangups
Anybody have any idea what might cause Entourage to display the hamster wheel in the middle of somebody typing a message, temporarily not accepting typing input? My father is having trouble with his machine acting like this, and finds it quite irritating. TiBook 1.25GHz with 1GB of RAM. 10.3.7 and Entourage 11.1.0 -- Regards, Dante McLean Dante McLean Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- NeXTmail soon to be welcome! DS16 #19 A Humming Bird Christian Island, Ontario N44° 51.472' W080° 12.349' If you can't get your work done in the first 24 hours, work nights. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Laurent, I have used both HP and Canon scanners, as well as others. From my experience it depends on your use of the scanner. If you are using the scanner occasionally for home level scans then HP scanners will work great, however if you require more frequent usage and pro level features, then I would choose and recommend a Canon product. I have had great experiences with Canon products and definitely will continue to use and recommend Canon products. Scott Every time you make an ethical decision, offer your support, choose honesty, or lend a helping hand, you make a difference in the world. On 20 Jan 2005, at 10:20, Laurent Daudelin wrote: I'm starting to look for a scanner to use with my PowerBook 17 running OS X 10.3.7. Microtek is ruled out. I had previous bad experience with them, mostly lack of support. I was thinking about HP and maybe Canon. Any good recommendation for a scanner supported under OS X? USB 2.0 or FireWire. Thanks! -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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
On Jan 20, 2005, at 3:18 pm, Jan Musil wrote: Hi Laurent, I'm quite happy with the VueScan and Canon LIDE 20. I mostly scan photos for web and old journals. Quality is good, VueScan is not that expensive and quite frankly the Canon software did not work for me. Jan Laurent, Since Nov. I've been using the Canon LIDE 80 with its own software. Excellent scans, no problems! Alan -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Scanner Recommendation?
Since Nov. I've been using the Canon LIDE 80 with its own software. Excellent scans, no problems! Hi Alan, I guess I should check their software again. I bought one of their PIXMA printers just a few weeks ago and the software is great. They probably improved the OS X applications. Jan -- Honza www.lesninoviny.com - Blog z lesu a haju Pennsylvanie (.mac: musiljan) (ICQ: 134361915) (Y!: musiljan) (M: +1 610 570 9349) -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
iBook issues. . .
Hello folks, Here's something to ponder. . .my roomates iBook 14.1 is having issues. I've already wiped his hard drive clean and re-installed OS X, but it's happening again. From time to time, his hard drive makes strange noises. . .like a faint grinding sound. Then, the computer freezes. After resetting it, it stalls for a long time, then the screen goes to black and we are prompted with the console! I've only seen this once a long time ago with a PowerMac G4, but that problem was caused by the G4 overheating (it was an upgrade card that didn't have sufficient cooling.) Any ideas would be helpful. . . Zoltan THE BLUETOOTH MASTER -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook issues. . .
On 20/01/05 17:34, Zoltan Batiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello folks, Here's something to ponder. . .my roomates iBook 14.1 is having issues. I've already wiped his hard drive clean and re-installed OS X, but it's happening again. From time to time, his hard drive makes strange noises. . .like a faint grinding sound. Then, the computer freezes. After resetting it, it stalls for a long time, then the screen goes to black and we are prompted with the console! I've only seen this once a long time ago with a PowerMac G4, but that problem was caused by the G4 overheating (it was an upgrade card that didn't have sufficient cooling.) Any ideas would be helpful. . . Zoltan THE BLUETOOTH MASTER That sounds like a hard disk problem. How old is the iBook? -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Washington, DC, USA Usual disclaimers apply *** -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook issues. . .
All i can tell you is that I've been told that if the iBook's HD makes anymore noise than a light whirr it's dying or dead. Needs to be serviced. Is it a G4 iBook? What I'm wondering is, is it new enough to be covered under warranty, or does it have current applecare? If so, take it in. Brian On Jan 20, 2005, at 4:34 PM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: Hello folks, Here's something to ponder. . .my roomates iBook 14.1 is having issues. I've already wiped his hard drive clean and re-installed OS X, but it's happening again. From time to time, his hard drive makes strange noises. . .like a faint grinding sound. Then, the computer freezes. After resetting it, it stalls for a long time, then the screen goes to black and we are prompted with the console! I've only seen this once a long time ago with a PowerMac G4, but that problem was caused by the G4 overheating (it was an upgrade card that didn't have sufficient cooling.) Any ideas would be helpful. . . Zoltan THE BLUETOOTH MASTER -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: iBook issues. . .
On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:41 PM, Brian Rule wrote: All i can tell you is that I've been told that if the iBook's HD makes anymore noise than a light whirr it's dying or dead. Needs to be serviced. Is it a G4 iBook? What I'm wondering is, is it new enough to be covered under warranty, or does it have current applecare? If so, take it in. Brian On Jan 20, 2005, at 4:34 PM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: Hello folks, Here's something to ponder. . .my roomates iBook 14.1 is having issues. I've already wiped his hard drive clean and re-installed OS X, but it's happening again. From time to time, his hard drive makes strange noises. . .like a faint grinding sound. Then, the computer freezes. After resetting it, it stalls for a long time, then the screen goes to black and we are prompted with the console! I've only seen this once a long time ago with a PowerMac G4, but that problem was caused by the G4 overheating (it was an upgrade card that didn't have sufficient cooling.) Any ideas would be helpful. . . Zoltan THE BLUETOOTH MASTER This is the Son of Pismo, the iBook is exactly like the Pismo, with the usual differences between a PowerBook and an iBook. It's got one Firewire port, and two USB's. Sounds like he might have to replace his hard drive. Well, they are pretty cheap now on eBay and other areas. Average seems to be about a dollar a gig. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Options with an external HDD. . .
On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:33 PM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: Hello, Just wanted to know what my options are with OS X on my Pismo using an external HDD. I've got a 30 gig internal, and a 70 gig firewire external. I need to know. . .can I (besides backing up) move my iTunes music to this external drive and expect it to work? yes, there's an option in the iTunes prefs regarding location of the iTunes music library. Can I move all of my personal files to this drive and encrypt just that file (my home folder) and run OS X using the home folder from the external drive? Probably, but this is a BAD idea. If the drive is disconnected when you boot, you're SOL. The procedure for moving your home folder to another partition or volume is shown here: http://www.bombich.com/mactips/homedir.html (note, this is more or less the process by which Apple was reputedly ready to set up portable home directories using iPods in 10.3. It's not seen the light of day yet. I suspect the less than graceful way the system will handle things if the expected folder isn't there is the reason why) Secondly, if by encrypted you mean FileVault, go ahead, do that. You're probably someone who likes recreating everything you've done, over and over and over again. Filevault is a seriously bad 'All your eggs in one basket' concept. Moreover, when you put that on a removable drive, all your eggs are in that basket balanced on your head and you're riding a 10' tall unicycle. Juggling chainsaws. Running chainsaws. Running chainsaws that are on fire. If you want to encrypt files, Start disk utility or Disk copy depending on whether you're using 10.3 or 10.2) and create a writeable, encrypted disk image. Store the stuff you want to keep secret there. Open it and close it as needed. -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pha macy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Options with an external HDD. . .
On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:50 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:33 PM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: Hello, Just wanted to know what my options are with OS X on my Pismo using an external HDD. I've got a 30 gig internal, and a 70 gig firewire external. I need to know. . .can I (besides backing up) move my iTunes music to this external drive and expect it to work? yes, there's an option in the iTunes prefs regarding location of the iTunes music library. Can I move all of my personal files to this drive and encrypt just that file (my home folder) and run OS X using the home folder from the external drive? Probably, but this is a BAD idea. If the drive is disconnected when you boot, you're SOL. The procedure for moving your home folder to another partition or volume is shown here: http://www.bombich.com/mactips/homedir.html (note, this is more or less the process by which Apple was reputedly ready to set up portable home directories using iPods in 10.3. It's not seen the light of day yet. I suspect the less than graceful way the system will handle things if the expected folder isn't there is the reason why) Secondly, if by encrypted you mean FileVault, go ahead, do that. You're probably someone who likes recreating everything you've done, over and over and over again. Filevault is a seriously bad 'All your eggs in one basket' concept. Moreover, when you put that on a removable drive, all your eggs are in that basket balanced on your head and you're riding a 10' tall unicycle. Juggling chainsaws. Running chainsaws. Running chainsaws that are on fire. If you want to encrypt files, Start disk utility or Disk copy depending on whether you're using 10.3 or 10.2) and create a writeable, encrypted disk image. Store the stuff you want to keep secret there. Open it and close it as needed. Thanks Bruce, The main reason I'm talking about this is due to my FULL hard drive. I've got a 30 gig internal, and only 9 gig available. Guess it would be better to upgrade to an 80 internal, huh? Z -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Options with an external HDD. . .
MUCH better. Andrew On 1/20/05 3:24 PM, Zoltan Batiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:50 PM, Bruce Johnson wrote: On Jan 20, 2005, at 2:33 PM, Zoltan Batiz wrote: Hello, Just wanted to know what my options are with OS X on my Pismo using an external HDD. I've got a 30 gig internal, and a 70 gig firewire external. I need to know. . .can I (besides backing up) move my iTunes music to this external drive and expect it to work? yes, there's an option in the iTunes prefs regarding location of the iTunes music library. Can I move all of my personal files to this drive and encrypt just that file (my home folder) and run OS X using the home folder from the external drive? Probably, but this is a BAD idea. If the drive is disconnected when you boot, you're SOL. The procedure for moving your home folder to another partition or volume is shown here: http://www.bombich.com/mactips/homedir.html (note, this is more or less the process by which Apple was reputedly ready to set up portable home directories using iPods in 10.3. It's not seen the light of day yet. I suspect the less than graceful way the system will handle things if the expected folder isn't there is the reason why) Secondly, if by encrypted you mean FileVault, go ahead, do that. You're probably someone who likes recreating everything you've done, over and over and over again. Filevault is a seriously bad 'All your eggs in one basket' concept. Moreover, when you put that on a removable drive, all your eggs are in that basket balanced on your head and you're riding a 10' tall unicycle. Juggling chainsaws. Running chainsaws. Running chainsaws that are on fire. If you want to encrypt files, Start disk utility or Disk copy depending on whether you're using 10.3 or 10.2) and create a writeable, encrypted disk image. Store the stuff you want to keep secret there. Open it and close it as needed. Thanks Bruce, The main reason I'm talking about this is due to my FULL hard drive. I've got a 30 gig internal, and only 9 gig available. Guess it would be better to upgrade to an 80 internal, huh? Z -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
Re: Entourage Hangups
Hi John: Thanks for that information. It is a good bet that it is a simple lack of system maintenance, as you pointed out. We will see if that does the trick! I don't do maintenance on his machine, because it is a University machine. And he would not be doing maintenance on his machine because he is one of those people who just expects the machine to function. I am not yet very experienced with OS X because I am still running 9.2.2 on my Pismo, and until such time as I find employment that will continue to be the case. Besides, if I understand correctly, once I migrate to OS X--though it is a wonderful OS--there will be no more printing to the NeXT Laser Printer. (I still maintain that my NeXT machines are not paperweights.) -- Regards, Dante McLean Dante McLean Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- NeXTmail soon to be welcome! DS16 #19 A Humming Bird Christian Island, Ontario N44° 51.472' W080° 12.349' If you can't get your work done in the first 24 hours, work nights. -- 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:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com 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/ --- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---
