Wallstreet Video Problem
Well, since we're discussing Wallstreet problems, I have one for you. I could research it myself, but I'm not sure how to accurately describe it, or what it's called. This is my setup: Wallstreet II 266 384MB RAM 40GB H.D. (8 partitions, plenty of room in each one) OS - 8.5 to 10.2.4. VM turned off if not prohibited FWIW I have had the disk cache set to 1024 (I just changed it to 2048 to see if that has any effect) I almost always have at least 8 applications running simultaneously (which I use all the all the time), including the Finder/System, which consumes memory like an application. I also always have around40-50 application/Finder windows open all of the time. Sometimes I run 8 or 9 simultaneous applications. That's when I see the following problem. How do I describe what happens to the video? Well, in OS 8.6, every time certain windows are changed, there is a brief moment where they have squiggly lines in them (hard to explain, but similar to lines full of tilde ~ marks). I haven't done a lot of self-diagnosis, but it *seems* to be windows that are active even when in the background. For instance, I'm in Eudora now, if I switch to my Telnet client (for Unix email), that window -- which is in essence always active -- that window has the momentary video weirdness. The same thing happens if I bring the Monitor window of IPNetMonitor to the front (it is constantly showing TCP/IP input/output, so it is active all the time as well). This does not happen if I reactive a Eudora window, or a browser winder, or a text edit window. In this OS, the problem will eventually cause the System to crash. However, if I am judicious with opening additional windows after the problem appears, I can usually continue using things for another 3-7 days before experiencing the system crash (I rarely shut down, except to change OSes or recover from a crash). If I'm in OS 9.2.2, it usually manifests itself after waking up from sleep. There the problem is worse. All the text on the screen is fuzzy and hard to read. If I scroll any window the text becomes muddied and completely illegible. The cursor become almost transparent. It's practically impossible to see ( or even find) on the screen. I have not noticed the problem in OS X. But I use it the least of all of the operating systems. Now, this acts likes a memory problem. It seems to only occur after opening one or two additional programs. However, I am very meticulous as to the manner in which I open and close applications (in fact, I almost never close any of the primary 8 that I use all of the time), so I don't have a fragmented memory problem. And I usually have between 180 to 250MB RAM free when the problem occurs. The only other thing I can think of that would cause this kind of problem, would be the video/video RAM. I don't know if the System heap could cause this or not. Seems like I have heard of Wallstreet problems that might have been similar (but again, it's a difficult problem to be described the same way by everyone). Does it sound familiar to anyone? Does anyone know what the solution is? I sure would appreciate some knowledgeable input. It's made OS 9 all but unusable. Bob -- If replying privately, please include my name in the To: address, so that my filters won't send your reply to the trash. -- 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: Wallstreet Video Problem
My Reply follows quote. On 28/02/2004 06:56 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I've got an early Wallstreet (no cache) with video problems. Sometimes, it has vertical columns of jagged wiggly areas of color change. The problem does not appear in black and white, nor is it present when using an external monitor. When I bought the Wallstreet, I was told that the problem was because of one of the ribbon cables to the screen going bad and it depends on the position/angle of the screen. Sometimes, moving the screen around cures the problem and sometimes not. Opinions? Cures? --- Sounds correct. Probably install a new ribbon cable. Ken -- 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 ---
Wallstreet video problem
Got a problem. I sold my Wallstreet, and the guy received it today, but he says that it is having problems with the video. I never had any video problems at all during the time I was using it. The only problems I had were a dead Pram battery which I replaced, and a bad main battery which I also replaced. I was using the machine right up until I shut it down to pack it in the box. I made sure to pack it with plenty of padding, but is it possible that something video-related might have gotten jarred loose during shipping? He says that the screen jumps up and down crazily, and gets alternately light and dark. What should be at the bottom of the screen shows up at the top. Fortunately, I had it insured, but I'm sure he would much rather have the working machine. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks! Powered by OS X Jaguar! (The power of Unix, the beauty of Apple!) -- G-Books is sponsored by http://lowendmac.com/ and... Small Dog Electronicshttp://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html G-Books list info: http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html -- AOL users, remove mailto:; Send list messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For digest mode, email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscription questions: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/ --- The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---
Re: Wallstreet video problem
on 18/11/03 02:59, John Acuff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got a problem. I sold my Wallstreet, and the guy received it today, but he says that it is having problems with the video. I never had any video problems at all during the time I was using it. The only problems I had were a dead Pram battery which I replaced, and a bad main battery which I also replaced. I was using the machine right up until I shut it down to pack it in the box. I made sure to pack it with plenty of padding, but is it possible that something video-related might have gotten jarred loose during shipping? He says that the screen jumps up and down crazily, and gets alternately light and dark. What should be at the bottom of the screen shows up at the top. Fortunately, I had it insured, but I'm sure he would much rather have the working machine. Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks! The ribbon video cable maybe? -Laurent. -- Laurent Daudelin AIM/iChat: LaurentDaudelinhttp://nemesys.dyndns.org Logiciels Nemesys Software mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sometimes the majority only means that all the fools are on the same side. -- 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 ---
