can't boot off disk?
Greetings Listers, My Wife's G3 iBook 800 (dual USB) has died (as I've told her it eventually would!), but I'm not sure how or why. Booting it up slowly brings us to the question-mark folder-icon. I've run the hardware check disc that came with the iBook and everything checks out fine. When I attempt to start off a system CD I get the slash-circle icon, it does not see the system CD (I tried both the Tiger CD and an old Jaguar one, I no longer have the Panther CD). I also tried to start it in FW target mode from my PowerBook 1.25, but nothing happened- iBook whirred a bit, no screen, no disc showing up on the Powerbook finder. I'd recently installed Tiger onto the iBook, on top of Panther. Tiger worked OK but slow (256 MB RAM) for a couple of days before this problem. So I figure the HD is dead, buut why can't it boot off a system CD?! Thanks! Matthew of the BeerBook -- 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 ---
Panther and Menu bar icons
I solved the problem of the missing menu bar icons! With the help of a guy named Michael on the Apple discussions, here is the solution if you are having issues with your menu bar icons: In /Users/yourname/Library/Caches, delete everything In /Users/yourname/Library/Preferences, delete com.apple.systemuiserver.plist In /Users/yourname/Library/Preferences/ByHost, delete com.apple.systemuiserver.xxx.plist where 'xxx' is a 12 digit (hexadecimal) numeric string. Then log out and back in again. -Matthew -- 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 ---
Panther and menu bar
Hi folks, I just installed Panther on my TiBook, and now the menu bar is screwed up. The menus on the left side are fine, but all the little app icons on the right side (airport, clock, volume, etc) are now gone! They flicker on occasionally for a second, but are completely unuseable. I installed the recent Panther update, no change. Did you install or had installed if you did an update, any non-Apple utility that is displaying something in the menu bar? Well, I have a similar problem after an Archive/Install. They flicker (they are still there, but the graphics are messed up). I did have MenuCalendar and WeatherPop, but then I trashed those and rebooted a couple of times, the problem persists. Could there be any legacy bits from those apps that I need to remove? This is pi***ing me off! Any other suggestions? Thanks, Matthew -- 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 ---
Panther and menu bar?
Hi folks, I just installed Panther on my TiBook, and now the menu bar is screwed up. The menus on the left side are fine, but all the little app icons on the right side (airport, clock, volume, etc) are now gone! They flicker on occasionally for a second, but are completely unuseable. I installed the recent Panther update, no change. PowerBook G4 550 Panther Any suggestions? -Matthew -- 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 ---
FM Transmitters- iPod
Kyle H. Hansen wrote: From what I have been told in person, and what I've read online, None of the wireless FM transmitters work very well. Almost every review is a negative one. Anyone here have a comment? I respond: I don't know about range, but I've taken long drives using an iRock to play the iPod over a car stereo and it sounded fine... Once in a while I had to switch the frequency (just a matter of a switch on the side of the iRock). -Matthew -- 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 ---
Stolen car
Woah! Tough for Jeremy! Perhaps we should all band together to get the perp who stole his iPod (oh, yeah, and car too) like those Mac folks who nabbed the Powerbook thief in Chicago a few months ago -Matthew Jeremy wrote: sure! in fact, that's how i had my iPod hooked up to the amp in my 300Z until it got stolen last night (both the Z and the iPod). :( -- 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 ---
Footers and attachments
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Formac DV
Hi Folks, I've checked out the Formac DV/TV converter http://www.formac.com/p_bin/?cid=solutions_converters_studiodvtv And it seems like an amazing product: turns your Mac into a Tivo, eh? Does anyone have any experience with this product? Thanks, -Matthew (of the BeerBook) -- 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 ---
Treo As IrDA Modem?
Hi listers, I was trying to use my Handspring Treo as an IrDA modem for my Powerbook 550 this weekend, with no luck. I run Jaguar, and there's lots of IrDA modem options in the System Prefs Network Panel, but nothing specific for the Treo. Does anyone have experience/suggestions? I realize the connection would be slow, but it could be a super option for when one is in need of a connection away from it all. Thanks, Matthew -- 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 ---
Safari
I like Safari so far, but it won't beat IE until it has an auto-fill feature. The 17 Pbook is way cool, but have you seen the iPod jacket? http://www.apple.com/ipod/burton/ Wacky! -Matthew -- 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 ---
Superdrive upgrade
Does anyone know if there's anyway to get a superdrive upgrade put into an older TiBook? -- Matthew B. Dwyer -- 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 ---
CF Adapter
Ian, I have a Compact Flash PC Card adapter I use regularly, and I love it. I got it when I owned a Wallstreet 250, now use it with my Titanium 550 (beerbook). Mainly I use it to upload pics from my Digicam, faster than serial or USB. But I can also use it as a small drive interchangable with other laptops with PC slots. I bought the adapter on eBay, probably $8 or so. -Matthew Hi Guys I read the article on the web page and wanted to ask if there are any users here using a Compact Flash car in the PC slot in their Pismo (or other) powerbook? Has anyone set the virtual memory of OS X.2.2 to use the CD card? What do you guys use the drive for? Thanks, Ian -- 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 ---
Beerbook Part II
Susan, I had a beer spill on my Titanium a couple of weeks ago that these listers are tired of hearing about... Bt... The spills aren't covered by warranty, and I had to have my logic board replaced, along with the keyboard and some other parts. Luckily, I live in NYC where we've got Tekserve. A very expensive spill for me, sounds like you might be a bit better off, but I'd ship it to service if I were you. -Matthew -- 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 ---
Powerbook opinion
Hello, I use a Powerbook G4 550, and my fiancee uses an iBook, so I've compared them quite a bit. The newer Powerbooks do not have an irda port, but mine does, and I love it, especially for synching to my handheld while on the road, no need to drag around extra cradles and cords. I also cannot overstate the usefulness of the cardbus slot, which gives great expandability to the Powerbook. The iBook has neither irda nor cardbus. -Matthew -- 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 ---
Beerbook
Hi folks, Thanks for your responses about my spill issue. Paul was right, I could've probably saved the Tibook if I'd been quick about removing the battery, my instincts were incorrect. Just in case you want follow-up info, the tech from Tekserve called back today. He did two severe alcohol washes on it, and still no response (it won't start at all) so he's replacing the logic board. They can charge only about $530 for the board, because they send my ruined one to Apple in some sort of parts exchange. I asked him (Marty, very nice guy for anyone in NYC) if, as long as he's replacing my whole logic board, I could upgrade and get a faster processor, better graphics, etc. He said that's theoretically possible, but then they can't do the part switch with Apple and it would cost much more. Live and learn, eh? -Matthew -- 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 ---
G4 spill damage
Hi Listers, Well, while ripping my bartender's CDs to my Powerbook 550 I spilled some beer on the keyboard. Tekserve has cleaned it up and says the logic board must be replaced to the tune of over $600. Wow, expensive beer. Tekserve has been very helpful, but I'm just wondering if anyone has experience with this sort of thing (logic board replacement, not beer spillage) and has advice; such as finding cheaper parts, etc. Thanks much, Matthew NYC -- 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 ---
Titanium IrDA
Listers, I¹ve been using my PB G4 550 for several months, no problems. I upgraded to Jaguar a month or so ago, still good. A week ago I sync my new Handspring Treo to my Titanium via IrDA, all good. Problem is that ever since that sync, my IrDA won't turn off. The icon in the menu bar flashes constantly, as if looking for another IrDA device. When I go to the IrDA menu to shut it off, it won¹t. Any ideas? This problem does not affect the PB¹s functionality, but I figure it¹s bad for battery life. Thanks! -Matthew -- 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:G-Books-off;mail.maclaunch.com For digest mode, email: mailto:G-Books-digest;mail.maclaunch.com Subscription questions: mailto:listmom;lemlists.com Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Serial-irda
Hello, I have and old Apple CSW 2200 portable printer, and a Titanium Powerbook 550 (gigabit). I'd like to use them together, does anyone know of a serial-to-irda adaptor that would allow me to print from my Powerbook G4 to this printer? Feel free to reply off-list. Thanks! -Matthew ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- 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/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Visor Entourage
Yes, you can sync a Visor to Entourage, using Palm Desktop 4. Check out the explanations on the discussion lists at visorcentral.com. -Matthew Speaking of which, if I try to sync my Handspring Deluxe with Entourage, Hotsync quits shortly after starting up. I recall reading that you had to have a real Palm=A9 handheld for the conduit to work. Anyone able to make this work? (OS 10.1.5) -- Marty Lindower -- 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/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
MMC reader
Good day from NYC! Does anyone know if there is such a thing as a PC Card adapter for MultiMedia Cards? I have one for Compact Flash that I love, cheap and simple, and I'd like to get one for MMC, rather than buying a USB reader. Any suggestions? Thanks, Matthew -- 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/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
Zip Drive
I bought a used VST expansion-bay Zip drive for my Wallstreet 250, I've been using for over a year without any problems at all (Watch me jinx myself now!). I love the drive. -Matthew -- 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! | RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at http://roadtools.com. Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html 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/ Using a Mac? Free email more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
